Brenau University
Brenau University is a private university in Gainesville, Georgia. Founded in 1878, the university enrolls more than 2,800 students from approximately 48 states and 17 foreign countries who seek degrees ranging from associate through doctoral degrees. The main campus of the Georgia-based institution includes the Brenau Women's College. Brenau also offers another location in Norcross, Georgia.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 88%
- Average net price: $18,924
- Undergraduate enrollment: 1,455
- Graduation rate (150%): 35%
- Graduation rate (200%): 53%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 39%
- Student to faculty ratio: 11:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $54,003
- Median earnings (8 years): $48,236
- Median earnings (6 years): $41,664
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, small
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Gainesville, GA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Brenau University include Nursing Practice, Elementary Education and Teaching, Drama and Dramatics.
- Nursing Practice (44 bachelor's) · median earnings $88,731 4 years after graduation · median debt $28,357
- Elementary Education and Teaching (32 bachelor's) · median earnings $46,138 4 years after graduation · median debt $33,035
- Drama and Dramatics (9 bachelor's) · median earnings $36,910 4 years after graduation · median debt $18,824
- Dance (8 bachelor's) · median earnings $36,910 4 years after graduation · median debt $18,824
- Biology (7 bachelor's)
- Psychology (7 bachelor's) · median earnings $42,586 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Interior Design (7 bachelor's) · median earnings $36,910 4 years after graduation · median debt $18,824
- General Studies (6 bachelor's)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (6 bachelor's)
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other (6 bachelor's) · median earnings $38,591 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
Degree mix: Business 18%, Health 69%, Biological Sciences 2%, Psychology 9%, Communication 2%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Brenau University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $20,696 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $20,696
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $19,278
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $21,551
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $24,922
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $19,129
- In-state tuition and fees: $34,027
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $34,027
- Books and supplies: $1,250
- On-campus room and board: $12,850
- Off-campus room and board: $14,536
- Off-campus with family: $4,400
- Typical cost of attendance: $48,127
- Sticker vs net gap: 61%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 46%
- Federal loan recipients: 70%
- Average institutional grant: $18,631
- Average federal loan: $8,832
- Median debt at graduation: $27,000
Admissions
Brenau University admits 88% of applicants. Of students admitted, 9% enrolled.
- Applications: 3,625
- Admitted: 3,182
- Enrolled: 290
- Yield (first-choice signal): 9%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 1,455
- Women: 86%
- Commuter share (estimated): 69%
- Part-time undergraduates: 15%
- Age 25 and older: 29%
- Graduate students: 1,001
- Graduation rate: 35%
- Come back after freshman year: 65%
- First-generation: 40%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 51%
- Student to faculty: 11:1
- Professor salary: $85,964
- Associate professor salary: $71,728
- Assistant professor salary: $65,422
- On-campus housing capacity: 452
- Meal plan meals per week: 19
- Average SAT: 1,090
- Average ACT: 20
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Brenau University acceptance rate? Brenau University admits 88% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Brenau University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $20,696 a year after aid. Average net price is $18,924.
What majors does Brenau University offer? Popular programs include Nursing Practice, Elementary Education and Teaching, Drama and Dramatics, Dance, Biology.
What is the average salary after Brenau University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $54,003 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Brenau University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 39% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 35%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Brenau University official site: https://www.brenau.edu.