74% of Students with job offers on graduation day
99% Report that a Berry education led to a job or acceptance to graduate or professional school within 1 year
91% of Berry graduates satisfied with their next step at graduation
Our unique approach to education, which includes 8 semesters of paid professional development, ensures your success here and after Berry. Yes, private schools do require an investment, but when you consider the quality of education and mentorship on campus and the outcomes post-graduation, we think Berry is worth that investment.
70% of May graduates completed a significant research or internship experience
86% of pre-med students accepted to medical school
67% of pre-vet students accepted to veterinary school
99% of pre-law students accepted to law school
Comparing Berry to State Institutions
Data gathered by the U.S. Department of Education show that 36% of first-time, full-time bachelor's degree-seeking students entering public four-year institutions graduate within four years. At Berry, 69% graduate within four years—22.9 percent points higher than the public-institution benchmark.
We know college is an important investment, and—like you and your family—we are concerned about affordability. At Berry, all families are considered for academic merit and need-based assistance, and 93% of entering Georgia students qualified for the Georgia HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship. Because every family’s situation is unique, our Net Price Calculator can estimate the aid you may receive, while ourScholarships & Aid Website provides sample financial aid packages for incoming students. For comparison, the table below shows selected tuition, fees, room and board costs at a sample of Georgia public institutions, along with estimated HOPE Scholarship awards for qualifying Georgia residents.
| University of Georgia | Kennesaw State University | Georgia College and State University | University of North Georgia | Georgia State | University of West Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,134 | $5,760 | $9,286 | $5,730 | $9,180 | $5,610 |
| Fees | $1,494 | $1,188 | $1,590 | $1,180 | $1,320 | $1,600 |
| Room+Board | $12,440 | $14,348 | $12,302 | $13,310 | $13,706 | $11,122 |
| Total Cost | $24,068 | $21,296 | $23,178 | $20,220 | $24,206 | $18,332 |
| Hope Scholarship | $10,034 | $5,700 | $7,696 | $5,730 | $9,180 | $5,610 |
| Net Cost After Hope Scholarship | $14,034 | $15,596 | $15,482 | $14,490 | $15,026 | $12,722 |
While it is important to consider costs, don’t forget about the importance of value.
The University of Georgia Schools have compiled statistics on first year retention, four-year graduation rate, the percent entering with HOPE Scholarships, and student loan indebtedness at graduation. Statistics for individual schools may be found on the University System of Georgia Student Outcomes website and the USG by the Numbers website. We have included below an apples-to-apples comparison of Berry versus select Georgia schools. For all comparisons only full-time four-year bachelor’s degree seeking students are included. We also encourage you to consider that HOPE Scholarship will only cover up to four years at a state institution, so those needing a fifth or sixth year to graduate pay the full cost for those years.
| Berry College | University of Georgia | Kennesaw State University | Georgia College and State University | University of North Georgia | Georgia State | University of West Georgia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of GA entering students with HOPE Scholarship | 93% | 100% | 57% | 98% | 76% | 59% | 76% |
| % of GA students that retain HOPE/Zell Scholarships | 72% | 88% | 56% | 65% | 54% | 61% | 61% |
| % of GA students that graduate with HOPE/Zell Scholarships | 60% | 75% | 34% | 49% | 37% | 35% | 35% |
| % of entering students returning for second year | 85% | 93% | 80% | 84% | 76% | 78% | 78% |
| % graduating in four years or less | 69% | 76% | 28% | 53% | 25% | 38% | 31% |
| % of graduates with debt | 49% | 30% | 47% | 43% | 40% | 53% | 60% |
| Average student loan debt | $28,900 | $19,398 | $23,442 | $25,231 | $22,077 | $22,998 | $22,968 |