ALUMNIBerea produces a significant variety of leaders in fields such as education, science, healthcare, entertainment, law, business and government.• Nearly 18,000 alumni live in all 50 states as well as

in the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and in 75 nations.

• Distinguished alumni include: John Fenn, 2002 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry; G. Samuel Hurst, physicist and inventor of touch-screen technology; Juanita M. Kreps, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce; George Lester, developer of the catalytic converter; Jack Roush, automotive engineer, designer and owner of Roush Racing; and Carter G. Woodson, the father of black history.

LOCATIONThe City of Berea (population 15,000) is 35 miles south of Lexington, where Kentucky’s Bluegrass region meets the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains. Kentucky’s legislature designated Berea the “Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky.” The College is located near the center of town and is easily accessible by car from I-75. Driving time from Louisville, Kentucky; Knoxville, Tennessee; or Cincinnati, Ohio is about two hours. Commercial airline service is available in Lexington. VISITOR CENTER & SHOPPEThe Visitor Center & Shoppe is the starting point for awalking tour that provides a historic overview of the College. This student-led tour visits notable structures –the Frost Building (originally a Carnegie library), Phelps Stokes Chapel (built by students from 1904-06) and the Draper Classroom Building (the College’s “signature” building, renovated to be eco-friendly).

To check for times and/or to schedule a tour, call 859-985-3145, email (visitorcenter@berea.edu) or visit www.berea.edu/visitor-center.

ADMISSIONS TOURSProspective students and their parents may visit the campus Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) by appointment with the Admissions Office. You may schedule a tour by filling out an online visit request form or by calling the Campus Visit Registration Center at 1-800-326-5948.

Unless otherwise noted, the statistics contained in this brochure are based on the 2014-15 Fact Book.

For more information about Berea College, please visitwww.berea.edu

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CENTER FOR TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING fosters the personal, intellectual and professional growth of students and instructors through academic coaching, peer consultation, faculty development, internships and career development programs.

FRANCIS AND LOUISE HUTCHINS CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION fosters understanding of and appreciation for “all peoples of the earth,” offering education abroad opportunities, international student/scholar services, faculty/curriculum development and annual campus programming.

LOYAL JONES APPALACHIAN CENTERfosters the Great Commitment to Appalachia, developing service-oriented leaders and integrating educational programs; illuminating Appalachia, its people and cultures; and assisting communities, organizations and citizens to work toward the future they envision.

WILLIS D. WEATHERFORD, JR. CAMPUS CHRISTIAN CENTER offers opportunities for worship, weekly prayer, interfaith dialogue and intellectual and spiritual engagement with the Christian faith through Convocations, lectures, workshops and spiritual retreats. CARTER G. WOODSON CENTER FOR INTERRACIAL EDUCATION works closely with the Black Cultural Center and the African American Studies Program, supporting collaborations in interracial education, equality and justice and shared commitments to cultural understanding.

SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS FEATURESMany of Berea College’s buildings and facilities demonstrate sustainable living and environmental stewardship, including: • Lincoln Hall was the first building in Kentucky to

achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.

• Deep Green Residence Hall is among the most energy-efficient residence halls in the world. It earned LEED Platinum-plus certification.

• The historic Boone Tavern Hotel and Restaurant was Kentucky’s first green hotel, attaining LEED Gold certification.

• Kentucky’s first ecological village is a sustainable housing and learning complex at Berea College. Ecovillage consumes 75 percent less energy and water per capita than conventional housing.

• 9,000 acres of forest are managed sustainably. Over 1,200 acres of farmland (including the College garden and greenhouse) are used to grow local foods and provide learning opportunities in agriculture and natural resources.

INVESTING IN LIVES OF GREAT PROMISEBerea College offers a high-quality education to academically promising students with limited economic resources. Founded in 1855, Berea was the first interracial and coeducational college in the South. Today, Berea is consistently ranked as one of the leading private liberal arts colleges in the USA (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance: A Best Value College; One of MONEY’s Best Colleges and 50 Most Affordable Private Colleges; and Washington Monthly: Berea College is the Third-Best Liberal Arts College in the USA).

Berea earns this recognition by focusing on rigorous academic programs coupled with a unique work program, allowing students to graduate with little or no student loan debt.

DISTINCTIONSMany factors distinguish Berea College, including:• No student pays tuition; each student receives

a Tuition Promise Scholarship worth nearly $100,000 over four years.

• One of only seven federally recognized Work Colleges in the United States.

• Known nationally for its innovative and outstanding service-learning program.

• Extensive collection of materials and non-commercial musical recordings documenting the history and culture of Southern Appalachia.

• Outreach to Appalachia through federally funded programs and student-led service projects.

• Multiple Compton, Fulbright, Truman, Udall and Watson fellowship winners.

STUDENT PROFILESince its founding, Berea has welcomed students from “all nations and climes” to learn and work here.• 1,600 undergraduates, representing nearly every

state and more than 60 countries.• 72 percent of students are from the Appalachian

region and Kentucky.• The mean family income of a first-year Berea

student is under $30,000.• 1 of 3 students are of color.• 8 percent of the student body are from countries

other than the U.S.• 96 percent of domestic first-year students are

eligible for federal Pell grants.

FACULTYThe College retains excellent faculty from prestigious graduate programs across the nation and the world.• 132 full-time faculty• 92 percent of full-time faculty hold the highest

degree in their fields• 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio

FINANCIAL SUPPORT• Berea provides Tuition Promise Scholarships to

each student through its endowment and the generous support of alumni, friends, organizations and others who believe that family incomes should not dictate students’ outcomes.

• Gifts to the Berea Fund support full-tuition scholarships, labs, textbooks, classrooms, ongoing operations and more. Every dollar is reinvested in the College so that students receive a high-quality liberal arts education.

• At least $4 million must be raised annually for the College’s operating expenses.

STUDENT LIFE Social/cultural activities augment the academic and labor programs. Students also learn valuable leadership and interaction skills:• Convocations feature notable national and

international speakers, scholars and performers.• A wellness program encourages healthy lifestyles.• Through NCAA Division III, students can

participate in 7 men’s and 7 women’s sports.• More than 60 student clubs and organizations

enhance student life.

CAMPUS CENTERSCurricular/co-curricular activities are based on Berea’s Great Commitments mission statement(www.berea.edu/great-commitments). Centers ensure that each Commitment is carried out, enhancing the Berea experience for students.

THE BLACK CULTURAL CENTER (BCC) provides services to support the recruitment, retention and graduation of Black students at Berea College.

CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING THROUGH SERVICE (CELTS) focuses on student service and community engagement. Students serve in volunteer programs, facilitate academic service-learning courses and work at local non-profit organizations and schools. CELTS also houses the Bonner Scholars Program.

ANNUAL EXPENSES Because of Berea’s Tuition Promise Scholarships, students pay no tuition and graduate with little or no debt. The College assists students with the cost of housing and meals based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The College only offers students loans as a last resort.

LABOR PROGRAM Student education at Berea involves academic and work components, and there are transcripts for both.• Students gain valuable workplace experience, earn

money for books, food and other expenses, and their appreciation for the dignity and utility of labor is enhanced.

• Every student works 10-15 hours per week while carrying a full academic load.

• Students choose work options in more than 100 college and off-campus programs.

G R A D U A T ED E B T - F R E EOf those who borrow, the averageamount totals $6,600 over four years.

IN

ACADEMIC PROGRAMSBerea’s educational experience provides students the knowledge and skills to successfully navigate the world. Berea provides a stimulating and challenging environment. Whether in the classroom, attending a Convocation, interning, studying abroad or linking labor with academic goals, the educational experience is truly like no other. Students have experiential learning opportunities in and out of the classroom:• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees

are offered in 32 majors. There are also select professional programs, independent, student-designed majors and a dual-degree engineering program.

• 15 teacher education programs.• 16 national and international honor societies.• Accreditation by the Southern Association of

Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.• More than 300 students study, intern or teach

abroad each year, most with the generous support of education abroad scholarships or grants.

INVESTING IN LIVES OF GREAT PROMISEBerea College offers a high-quality education to academically promising students with limited economic resources. Founded in 1855, Berea was the first interracial and coeducational college in the South. Today, Berea is consistently ranked as one of the leading private liberal arts colleges in the USA (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance: A Best Value College; One of MONEY’s Best Colleges and 50 Most Affordable Private Colleges; and Washington Monthly: Berea College is the Third-Best Liberal Arts College in the USA).

Berea earns this recognition by focusing on rigorous academic programs coupled with a unique work program, allowing students to graduate with little or no student loan debt.

DISTINCTIONSMany factors distinguish Berea College, including:• No student pays tuition; each student receives

a Tuition Promise Scholarship worth nearly $100,000 over four years.

• One of only seven federally recognized Work Colleges in the United States.

• Known nationally for its innovative and outstanding service-learning program.

• Extensive collection of materials and non-commercial musical recordings documenting the history and culture of Southern Appalachia.

• Outreach to Appalachia through federally funded programs and student-led service projects.

• Multiple Compton, Fulbright, Truman, Udall and Watson fellowship winners.

STUDENT PROFILESince its founding, Berea has welcomed students from “all nations and climes” to learn and work here.• 1,600 undergraduates, representing nearly every

state and more than 60 countries.• 72 percent of students are from the Appalachian

region and Kentucky.• The mean family income of a first-year Berea

student is under $30,000.• 1 of 3 students are of color.• 8 percent of the student body are from countries

other than the U.S.• 96 percent of domestic first-year students are

eligible for federal Pell grants.

FACULTYThe College retains excellent faculty from prestigious graduate programs across the nation and the world.• 132 full-time faculty• 92 percent of full-time faculty hold the highest

degree in their fields• 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio

FINANCIAL SUPPORT• Berea provides Tuition Promise Scholarships to

each student through its endowment and the generous support of alumni, friends, organizations and others who believe that family incomes should not dictate students’ outcomes.

• Gifts to the Berea Fund support full-tuition scholarships, labs, textbooks, classrooms, ongoing operations and more. Every dollar is reinvested in the College so that students receive a high-quality liberal arts education.

• At least $4 million must be raised annually for the College’s operating expenses.

STUDENT LIFE Social/cultural activities augment the academic and labor programs. Students also learn valuable leadership and interaction skills:• Convocations feature notable national and

international speakers, scholars and performers.• A wellness program encourages healthy lifestyles.• Through NCAA Division III, students can

participate in 7 men’s and 7 women’s sports.• More than 60 student clubs and organizations

enhance student life.

CAMPUS CENTERSCurricular/co-curricular activities are based on Berea’s Great Commitments mission statement(www.berea.edu/great-commitments). Centers ensure that each Commitment is carried out, enhancing the Berea experience for students.

THE BLACK CULTURAL CENTER (BCC) provides services to support the recruitment, retention and graduation of Black students at Berea College.

CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING THROUGH SERVICE (CELTS) focuses on student service and community engagement. Students serve in volunteer programs, facilitate academic service-learning courses and work at local non-profit organizations and schools. CELTS also houses the Bonner Scholars Program.

ANNUAL EXPENSES Because of Berea’s Tuition Promise Scholarships, students pay no tuition and graduate with little or no debt. The College assists students with the cost of housing and meals based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The College only offers students loans as a last resort.

LABOR PROGRAM Student education at Berea involves academic and work components, and there are transcripts for both.• Students gain valuable workplace experience, earn

money for books, food and other expenses, and their appreciation for the dignity and utility of labor is enhanced.

• Every student works 10-15 hours per week while carrying a full academic load.

• Students choose work options in more than 100 college and off-campus programs.

G R A D U A T ED E B T - F R E EOf those who borrow, the averageamount totals $6,600 over four years.

IN

ACADEMIC PROGRAMSBerea’s educational experience provides students the knowledge and skills to successfully navigate the world. Berea provides a stimulating and challenging environment. Whether in the classroom, attending a Convocation, interning, studying abroad or linking labor with academic goals, the educational experience is truly like no other. Students have experiential learning opportunities in and out of the classroom:• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees

are offered in 32 majors. There are also select professional programs, independent, student-designed majors and a dual-degree engineering program.

• 15 teacher education programs.• 16 national and international honor societies.• Accreditation by the Southern Association of

Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.• More than 300 students study, intern or teach

abroad each year, most with the generous support of education abroad scholarships or grants.

INVESTING IN LIVES OF GREAT PROMISEBerea College offers a high-quality education to academically promising students with limited economic resources. Founded in 1855, Berea was the first interracial and coeducational college in the South. Today, Berea is consistently ranked as one of the leading private liberal arts colleges in the USA (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance: A Best Value College; One of MONEY’s Best Colleges and 50 Most Affordable Private Colleges; and Washington Monthly: Berea College is the Third-Best Liberal Arts College in the USA).

Berea earns this recognition by focusing on rigorous academic programs coupled with a unique work program, allowing students to graduate with little or no student loan debt.

DISTINCTIONSMany factors distinguish Berea College, including:• No student pays tuition; each student receives

a Tuition Promise Scholarship worth nearly $100,000 over four years.

• One of only seven federally recognized Work Colleges in the United States.

• Known nationally for its innovative and outstanding service-learning program.

• Extensive collection of materials and non-commercial musical recordings documenting the history and culture of Southern Appalachia.

• Outreach to Appalachia through federally funded programs and student-led service projects.

• Multiple Compton, Fulbright, Truman, Udall and Watson fellowship winners.

STUDENT PROFILESince its founding, Berea has welcomed students from “all nations and climes” to learn and work here.• 1,600 undergraduates, representing nearly every

state and more than 60 countries.• 72 percent of students are from the Appalachian

region and Kentucky.• The mean family income of a first-year Berea

student is under $30,000.• 1 of 3 students are of color.• 8 percent of the student body are from countries

other than the U.S.• 96 percent of domestic first-year students are

eligible for federal Pell grants.

FACULTYThe College retains excellent faculty from prestigious graduate programs across the nation and the world.• 132 full-time faculty• 92 percent of full-time faculty hold the highest

degree in their fields• 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio

FINANCIAL SUPPORT• Berea provides Tuition Promise Scholarships to

each student through its endowment and the generous support of alumni, friends, organizations and others who believe that family incomes should not dictate students’ outcomes.

• Gifts to the Berea Fund support full-tuition scholarships, labs, textbooks, classrooms, ongoing operations and more. Every dollar is reinvested in the College so that students receive a high-quality liberal arts education.

• At least $4 million must be raised annually for the College’s operating expenses.

STUDENT LIFE Social/cultural activities augment the academic and labor programs. Students also learn valuable leadership and interaction skills:• Convocations feature notable national and

international speakers, scholars and performers.• A wellness program encourages healthy lifestyles.• Through NCAA Division III, students can

participate in 7 men’s and 7 women’s sports.• More than 60 student clubs and organizations

enhance student life.

CAMPUS CENTERSCurricular/co-curricular activities are based on Berea’s Great Commitments mission statement(www.berea.edu/great-commitments). Centers ensure that each Commitment is carried out, enhancing the Berea experience for students.

THE BLACK CULTURAL CENTER (BCC) provides services to support the recruitment, retention and graduation of Black students at Berea College.

CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING THROUGH SERVICE (CELTS) focuses on student service and community engagement. Students serve in volunteer programs, facilitate academic service-learning courses and work at local non-profit organizations and schools. CELTS also houses the Bonner Scholars Program.

ANNUAL EXPENSES Because of Berea’s Tuition Promise Scholarships, students pay no tuition and graduate with little or no debt. The College assists students with the cost of housing and meals based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The College only offers students loans as a last resort.

LABOR PROGRAM Student education at Berea involves academic and work components, and there are transcripts for both.• Students gain valuable workplace experience, earn

money for books, food and other expenses, and their appreciation for the dignity and utility of labor is enhanced.

• Every student works 10-15 hours per week while carrying a full academic load.

• Students choose work options in more than 100 college and off-campus programs.

G R A D U A T ED E B T - F R E EOf those who borrow, the averageamount totals $6,600 over four years.

IN

ACADEMIC PROGRAMSBerea’s educational experience provides students the knowledge and skills to successfully navigate the world. Berea provides a stimulating and challenging environment. Whether in the classroom, attending a Convocation, interning, studying abroad or linking labor with academic goals, the educational experience is truly like no other. Students have experiential learning opportunities in and out of the classroom:• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees

are offered in 32 majors. There are also select professional programs, independent, student-designed majors and a dual-degree engineering program.

• 15 teacher education programs.• 16 national and international honor societies.• Accreditation by the Southern Association of

Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.• More than 300 students study, intern or teach

abroad each year, most with the generous support of education abroad scholarships or grants.

INVESTING IN LIVES OF GREAT PROMISEBerea College offers a high-quality education to academically promising students with limited economic resources. Founded in 1855, Berea was the first interracial and coeducational college in the South. Today, Berea is consistently ranked as one of the leading private liberal arts colleges in the USA (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance: A Best Value College; One of MONEY’s Best Colleges and 50 Most Affordable Private Colleges; and Washington Monthly: Berea College is the Third-Best Liberal Arts College in the USA).

Berea earns this recognition by focusing on rigorous academic programs coupled with a unique work program, allowing students to graduate with little or no student loan debt.

DISTINCTIONSMany factors distinguish Berea College, including:• No student pays tuition; each student receives

a Tuition Promise Scholarship worth nearly $100,000 over four years.

• One of only seven federally recognized Work Colleges in the United States.

• Known nationally for its innovative and outstanding service-learning program.

• Extensive collection of materials and non-commercial musical recordings documenting the history and culture of Southern Appalachia.

• Outreach to Appalachia through federally funded programs and student-led service projects.

• Multiple Compton, Fulbright, Truman, Udall and Watson fellowship winners.

STUDENT PROFILESince its founding, Berea has welcomed students from “all nations and climes” to learn and work here.• 1,600 undergraduates, representing nearly every

state and more than 60 countries.• 72 percent of students are from the Appalachian

region and Kentucky.• The mean family income of a first-year Berea

student is under $30,000.• 1 of 3 students are of color.• 8 percent of the student body are from countries

other than the U.S.• 96 percent of domestic first-year students are

eligible for federal Pell grants.

FACULTYThe College retains excellent faculty from prestigious graduate programs across the nation and the world.• 132 full-time faculty• 92 percent of full-time faculty hold the highest

degree in their fields• 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio

FINANCIAL SUPPORT• Berea provides Tuition Promise Scholarships to

each student through its endowment and the generous support of alumni, friends, organizations and others who believe that family incomes should not dictate students’ outcomes.

• Gifts to the Berea Fund support full-tuition scholarships, labs, textbooks, classrooms, ongoing operations and more. Every dollar is reinvested in the College so that students receive a high-quality liberal arts education.

• At least $4 million must be raised annually for the College’s operating expenses.

STUDENT LIFE Social/cultural activities augment the academic and labor programs. Students also learn valuable leadership and interaction skills:• Convocations feature notable national and

international speakers, scholars and performers.• A wellness program encourages healthy lifestyles.• Through NCAA Division III, students can

participate in 7 men’s and 7 women’s sports.• More than 60 student clubs and organizations

enhance student life.

CAMPUS CENTERSCurricular/co-curricular activities are based on Berea’s Great Commitments mission statement(www.berea.edu/great-commitments). Centers ensure that each Commitment is carried out, enhancing the Berea experience for students.

THE BLACK CULTURAL CENTER (BCC) provides services to support the recruitment, retention and graduation of Black students at Berea College.

CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING THROUGH SERVICE (CELTS) focuses on student service and community engagement. Students serve in volunteer programs, facilitate academic service-learning courses and work at local non-profit organizations and schools. CELTS also houses the Bonner Scholars Program.

ANNUAL EXPENSES Because of Berea’s Tuition Promise Scholarships, students pay no tuition and graduate with little or no debt. The College assists students with the cost of housing and meals based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The College only offers students loans as a last resort.

LABOR PROGRAM Student education at Berea involves academic and work components, and there are transcripts for both.• Students gain valuable workplace experience, earn

money for books, food and other expenses, and their appreciation for the dignity and utility of labor is enhanced.

• Every student works 10-15 hours per week while carrying a full academic load.

• Students choose work options in more than 100 college and off-campus programs.

G R A D U A T ED E B T - F R E EOf those who borrow, the averageamount totals $6,600 over four years.

IN

ACADEMIC PROGRAMSBerea’s educational experience provides students the knowledge and skills to successfully navigate the world. Berea provides a stimulating and challenging environment. Whether in the classroom, attending a Convocation, interning, studying abroad or linking labor with academic goals, the educational experience is truly like no other. Students have experiential learning opportunities in and out of the classroom:• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees

are offered in 32 majors. There are also select professional programs, independent, student-designed majors and a dual-degree engineering program.

• 15 teacher education programs.• 16 national and international honor societies.• Accreditation by the Southern Association of

Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.• More than 300 students study, intern or teach

abroad each year, most with the generous support of education abroad scholarships or grants.

ALUMNIBerea produces a significant variety of leaders in fields such as education, science, healthcare, entertainment, law, business and government.• Nearly 18,000 alumni live in all 50 states as well as

in the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and in 75 nations.

• Distinguished alumni include: John Fenn, 2002 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry; G. Samuel Hurst, physicist and inventor of touch-screen technology; Juanita M. Kreps, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce; George Lester, developer of the catalytic converter; Jack Roush, automotive engineer, designer and owner of Roush Racing; and Carter G. Woodson, the father of black history.

LOCATIONThe City of Berea (population 15,000) is 35 miles south of Lexington, where Kentucky’s Bluegrass region meets the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains. Kentucky’s legislature designated Berea the “Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky.” The College is located near the center of town and is easily accessible by car from I-75. Driving time from Louisville, Kentucky; Knoxville, Tennessee; or Cincinnati, Ohio is about two hours. Commercial airline service is available in Lexington. VISITOR CENTER & SHOPPEThe Visitor Center & Shoppe is the starting point for awalking tour that provides a historic overview of the College. This student-led tour visits notable structures –the Frost Building (originally a Carnegie library), Phelps Stokes Chapel (built by students from 1904-06) and the Draper Classroom Building (the College’s “signature” building, renovated to be eco-friendly).

To check for times and/or to schedule a tour, call 859-985-3145, email (visitorcenter@berea.edu) or visit www.berea.edu/visitor-center.

ADMISSIONS TOURSProspective students and their parents may visit the campus Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) by appointment with the Admissions Office. You may schedule a tour by filling out an online visit request form or by calling the Campus Visit Registration Center at 1-800-326-5948.

Unless otherwise noted, the statistics contained in this brochure are based on the 2014-15 Fact Book.

For more information about Berea College, please visitwww.berea.edu

© 2016 Berea College2/2016

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CENTER FOR TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING fosters the personal, intellectual and professional growth of students and instructors through academic coaching, peer consultation, faculty development, internships and career development programs.

FRANCIS AND LOUISE HUTCHINS CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION fosters understanding of and appreciation for “all peoples of the earth,” offering education abroad opportunities, international student/scholar services, faculty/curriculum development and annual campus programming.

LOYAL JONES APPALACHIAN CENTERfosters the Great Commitment to Appalachia, developing service-oriented leaders and integrating educational programs; illuminating Appalachia, its people and cultures; and assisting communities, organizations and citizens to work toward the future they envision.

WILLIS D. WEATHERFORD, JR. CAMPUS CHRISTIAN CENTER offers opportunities for worship, weekly prayer, interfaith dialogue and intellectual and spiritual engagement with the Christian faith through Convocations, lectures, workshops and spiritual retreats. CARTER G. WOODSON CENTER FOR INTERRACIAL EDUCATION works closely with the Black Cultural Center and the African American Studies Program, supporting collaborations in interracial education, equality and justice and shared commitments to cultural understanding.

SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS FEATURESMany of Berea College’s buildings and facilities demonstrate sustainable living and environmental stewardship, including: • Lincoln Hall was the first building in Kentucky to

achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.

• Deep Green Residence Hall is among the most energy-efficient residence halls in the world. It earned LEED Platinum-plus certification.

• The historic Boone Tavern Hotel and Restaurant was Kentucky’s first green hotel, attaining LEED Gold certification.

• Kentucky’s first ecological village is a sustainable housing and learning complex at Berea College. Ecovillage consumes 75 percent less energy and water per capita than conventional housing.

• 9,000 acres of forest are managed sustainably. Over 1,200 acres of farmland (including the College garden and greenhouse) are used to grow local foods and provide learning opportunities in agriculture and natural resources.

ALUMNIBerea produces a significant variety of leaders in fields such as education, science, healthcare, entertainment, law, business and government.• Nearly 18,000 alumni live in all 50 states as well as

in the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and in 75 nations.

• Distinguished alumni include: John Fenn, 2002 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry; G. Samuel Hurst, physicist and inventor of touch-screen technology; Juanita M. Kreps, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce; George Lester, developer of the catalytic converter; Jack Roush, automotive engineer, designer and owner of Roush Racing; and Carter G. Woodson, the father of black history.

LOCATIONThe City of Berea (population 15,000) is 35 miles south of Lexington, where Kentucky’s Bluegrass region meets the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains. Kentucky’s legislature designated Berea the “Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky.” The College is located near the center of town and is easily accessible by car from I-75. Driving time from Louisville, Kentucky; Knoxville, Tennessee; or Cincinnati, Ohio is about two hours. Commercial airline service is available in Lexington. VISITOR CENTER & SHOPPEThe Visitor Center & Shoppe is the starting point for awalking tour that provides a historic overview of the College. This student-led tour visits notable structures –the Frost Building (originally a Carnegie library), Phelps Stokes Chapel (built by students from 1904-06) and the Draper Classroom Building (the College’s “signature” building, renovated to be eco-friendly).

To check for times and/or to schedule a tour, call 859-985-3145, email (visitorcenter@berea.edu) or visit www.berea.edu/visitor-center.

ADMISSIONS TOURSProspective students and their parents may visit the campus Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) by appointment with the Admissions Office. You may schedule a tour by filling out an online visit request form or by calling the Campus Visit Registration Center at 1-800-326-5948.

Unless otherwise noted, the statistics contained in this brochure are based on the 2014-15 Fact Book.

For more information about Berea College, please visitwww.berea.edu

© 2016 Berea College2/2016

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of AMERICA’S TOP COLLEGESPROVIDES EVERY ENROLLED STUDENTa N O - T U I T I O N P R O M I S E :O N LY B E R E A C O L L E G E .O

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CENTER FOR TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING fosters the personal, intellectual and professional growth of students and instructors through academic coaching, peer consultation, faculty development, internships and career development programs.

FRANCIS AND LOUISE HUTCHINS CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION fosters understanding of and appreciation for “all peoples of the earth,” offering education abroad opportunities, international student/scholar services, faculty/curriculum development and annual campus programming.

LOYAL JONES APPALACHIAN CENTERfosters the Great Commitment to Appalachia, developing service-oriented leaders and integrating educational programs; illuminating Appalachia, its people and cultures; and assisting communities, organizations and citizens to work toward the future they envision.

WILLIS D. WEATHERFORD, JR. CAMPUS CHRISTIAN CENTER offers opportunities for worship, weekly prayer, interfaith dialogue and intellectual and spiritual engagement with the Christian faith through Convocations, lectures, workshops and spiritual retreats. CARTER G. WOODSON CENTER FOR INTERRACIAL EDUCATION works closely with the Black Cultural Center and the African American Studies Program, supporting collaborations in interracial education, equality and justice and shared commitments to cultural understanding.

SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS FEATURESMany of Berea College’s buildings and facilities demonstrate sustainable living and environmental stewardship, including: • Lincoln Hall was the first building in Kentucky to

achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.

• Deep Green Residence Hall is among the most energy-efficient residence halls in the world. It earned LEED Platinum-plus certification.

• The historic Boone Tavern Hotel and Restaurant was Kentucky’s first green hotel, attaining LEED Gold certification.

• Kentucky’s first ecological village is a sustainable housing and learning complex at Berea College. Ecovillage consumes 75 percent less energy and water per capita than conventional housing.

• 9,000 acres of forest are managed sustainably. Over 1,200 acres of farmland (including the College garden and greenhouse) are used to grow local foods and provide learning opportunities in agriculture and natural resources.

ALUMNIBerea produces a significant variety of leaders in fields such as education, science, healthcare, entertainment, law, business and government.• Nearly 18,000 alumni live in all 50 states as well as

in the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and in 75 nations.

• Distinguished alumni include: John Fenn, 2002 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry; G. Samuel Hurst, physicist and inventor of touch-screen technology; Juanita M. Kreps, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce; George Lester, developer of the catalytic converter; Jack Roush, automotive engineer, designer and owner of Roush Racing; and Carter G. Woodson, the father of black history.

LOCATIONThe City of Berea (population 15,000) is 35 miles south of Lexington, where Kentucky’s Bluegrass region meets the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains. Kentucky’s legislature designated Berea the “Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky.” The College is located near the center of town and is easily accessible by car from I-75. Driving time from Louisville, Kentucky; Knoxville, Tennessee; or Cincinnati, Ohio is about two hours. Commercial airline service is available in Lexington. VISITOR CENTER & SHOPPEThe Visitor Center & Shoppe is the starting point for awalking tour that provides a historic overview of the College. This student-led tour visits notable structures –the Frost Building (originally a Carnegie library), Phelps Stokes Chapel (built by students from 1904-06) and the Draper Classroom Building (the College’s “signature” building, renovated to be eco-friendly).

To check for times and/or to schedule a tour, call 859-985-3145, email (visitorcenter@berea.edu) or visit www.berea.edu/visitor-center.

ADMISSIONS TOURSProspective students and their parents may visit the campus Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) by appointment with the Admissions Office. You may schedule a tour by filling out an online visit request form or by calling the Campus Visit Registration Center at 1-800-326-5948.

Unless otherwise noted, the statistics contained in this brochure are based on the 2014-15 Fact Book.

For more information about Berea College, please visitwww.berea.edu

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CENTER FOR TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING fosters the personal, intellectual and professional growth of students and instructors through academic coaching, peer consultation, faculty development, internships and career development programs.

FRANCIS AND LOUISE HUTCHINS CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION fosters understanding of and appreciation for “all peoples of the earth,” offering education abroad opportunities, international student/scholar services, faculty/curriculum development and annual campus programming.

LOYAL JONES APPALACHIAN CENTERfosters the Great Commitment to Appalachia, developing service-oriented leaders and integrating educational programs; illuminating Appalachia, its people and cultures; and assisting communities, organizations and citizens to work toward the future they envision.

WILLIS D. WEATHERFORD, JR. CAMPUS CHRISTIAN CENTER offers opportunities for worship, weekly prayer, interfaith dialogue and intellectual and spiritual engagement with the Christian faith through Convocations, lectures, workshops and spiritual retreats. CARTER G. WOODSON CENTER FOR INTERRACIAL EDUCATION works closely with the Black Cultural Center and the African American Studies Program, supporting collaborations in interracial education, equality and justice and shared commitments to cultural understanding.

SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS FEATURESMany of Berea College’s buildings and facilities demonstrate sustainable living and environmental stewardship, including: • Lincoln Hall was the first building in Kentucky to

achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.

• Deep Green Residence Hall is among the most energy-efficient residence halls in the world. It earned LEED Platinum-plus certification.

• The historic Boone Tavern Hotel and Restaurant was Kentucky’s first green hotel, attaining LEED Gold certification.

• Kentucky’s first ecological village is a sustainable housing and learning complex at Berea College. Ecovillage consumes 75 percent less energy and water per capita than conventional housing.

• 9,000 acres of forest are managed sustainably. Over 1,200 acres of farmland (including the College garden and greenhouse) are used to grow local foods and provide learning opportunities in agriculture and natural resources.