Berea College holds the distinction of establishing the first Nursing Program in the state of Kentucky. The mission of the Baccalaureate Nursing Program is to prepare students with great promise and limited economic resources from Appalachia and beyond for professional nursing in a changing practice environment.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Berea College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC, 20001, 202- 887-6791. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing is also approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.

Here is what YOU can expect from studying Nursing at Berea College:

Berea College & University of Kentucky Commonwealth Scholar Program

If you are currently enrolled at the University of Kentucky and pursuing a BSN, you may qualify to be a Commonwealth Scholar. In order to qualify for this unique partnership, you must:

All Commonwealth Scholars will receive our No-Tuition Promise (valued at over $176,000 over 4 years), opportunities for funded internships, and study abroad experiences.