Brenau University
Brenau University

Brenau University

Gainesville, GA, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Brenau University is a four year, liberal arts institution that has called Gainesville, Georgia, home since 1878. It is comprised of four academic colleges that confer degrees, certificates, and provide specialist training in over 40 areas of study. The historic, single gender Women’s College makes up 1/4 of the student body, while the rest of the university is coeducational. Brenau also maintains four campuses outside of Gainesville, in North Atlanta, South Atlanta, Augusta, and Jacksonville, FL as well as offering completely online degree programs.

Acceptance Rate:
87%
Average Net Price:
$21,715
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
1038

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$21,715
Calculate your net cost
Discover how military service can help you pay for college
Explore Military Pathways
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$33,757
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$33,757
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$12,850
Books and Supplies
$1250
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$14,344
$30k - $48k
$22,696
$48k - $75k
$21,820
$75k - $110k
$19,486
$110k+
$19,479
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
70%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
47%
Average Aid Per Year
$25,170
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,572
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,626

 

Students receiving state aid
86%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4221
Students receiving federal aid
53%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,572
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$25,235
$30k - $48k
$26,653
$48k - $75k
$24,380
$75k - $110k
$21,009
$110k+
$26,802
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$15,370,366
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,748,222

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
91%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,598
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
90%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$6,015
Average Other Loans Per Year
$7,825

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Women’s College

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
87%
Acceptance Rate
2761
Students Applied
50%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
147
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
89%
Out-Of-State Students
7%
6%
Submitting ACT
12%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1038
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
480
75th
580
Reading
25th
510
75th
590
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
32%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
14%
2.50 - 2.99
22%
2.00 - 2.49
8%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
20
Top 25%
47
Top 50%
75

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-252-5119
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,420
Total Number of Undergrads
1,195
0
100
39%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
52%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
76%
20-39 Students
21%
40-99 Students
1%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
65

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
10%
90%
Residency
In-State Students
89%
Out-Of-State Students
7%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
18
Countries Represented
24
Ethnicity
African American
21%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
20%
White
43%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
5%
Percent of First Generation Students
40%
Student Organizations
26
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
23%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
37%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Tigers
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Female Athletes
149
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading-Dance Team
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Other
Brenau University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,400
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
Augusta
Athens
Jacksonville
Greenville
Top 5 Employers
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Northeast Georgia Health Systems
Northside Hospital
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Healthcare Services
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,750
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Colby's Review

from Dacula, GA

It's a small, private, all girls school with a cute historic vibe. All the employees are super helpful and respond to your emails THAT day and always know the answer to your question. It's expensive b...

Charmain's Review

from Gainsville, GA

A school of excellence!! They take pride in listening to me and providing guidance as needed....

Marissa's Review

from Buford, GA

Brenau is a great school for a woman searching for a sisterhood. The professors are great and seek to challenge your way of thinking. This school offers a lot of scholarships. ...