
How to Apply
Free to Dream. Driven to Do.
Berea College is an education powered by purpose and possibility, not privilege. At Berea, freedom isn’t theoretical - it’s practical. Students are free from tuition. Free from pretense. Free to dream bigger, try harder, and go further. And with every bit of that freedom comes drive. A calling to show up, dig deep, and do the work. We don’t hand out diplomas. We open doors. And for those students who walk through them, we proudly walk beside.
Together, we turn limited means into unlimited futures. Because the future doesn’t just happen. It’s made.
And at Berea, it’s made by students who are free to dream and driven to do.

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An experience like this isn’t paid for. It’s made. It’s earned. And it starts here by completing your free application.

Deadlines & Important Dates
The future? It’s yours to make. Our application opens on August 1. Stay on track with these deadlines and important dates.

Admission Requirements
Don't follow your dream. Chase it. Learn more about Berea’s holistic application process.

Checklist Items
Let's make it real. Access a checklist of items to support your application.