See What Others Say - Berea College

Recognized. Respected. Remarkable. See Why Berea College Stands Apart.

Berea is often described as “too good to be true,” but there is no catch. National publications, employers, and education professionals across the country consistently recognize Berea as a top-in-the-nation model for delivering an exceptional education at little to no cost. Their perspectives confirm what our students experience every day: Berea provides life-changing opportunity for students of great promise and limited financial means.

National Press Recognitions for Value

#1 Best College in the Nation, 2025

#1 in Educational Access

#1 National Liberal Arts College for Least Debt

National Press Recognitions for Educational Excellence

Forbes Magazine: Top 15 Colleges to Launch Careers

US News & World Report top rankings for:

Employers and Friends of the College

Gretchen Dykstra, Lessons from the Foothill: Berea College and Its Unique Roll in America (2024).

Employers Hire Berea Grads

Jason McKerr

Vice President for Engineering: Management and Automation

I hired my first Berea intern, and she went from intern to senior software engineer in less than 3 years. This has never happened in my experience. I hired my second Berea intern, and he is on the same track. I want to know what you are doing differently at Berea.

Educators and College Access Professionals

Audrey Neal

Director, Murray State University

What makes Berea especially powerful is its intentional focus on students. The college’s commitment to accessibility, strong support systems, and a holistic approach to student success aligns closely with TRIO’s mission of expanding opportunity and removing barriers.