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Brenau University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Gainesville, GA

$31,000

Avg tuition

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About Brenau University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Brenau University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Gainesville, Georgia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,427, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The university offers 38 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $31,000.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

89% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

51% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

47% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1130

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

3k

Students enrolled

66%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

50%

Black

30%

Hispanic

9%

Unknown

3%

Asian

3%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

87%

Socio-economic diversity

48% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

61

Total Online Enrollment

1,693

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

33% On-campus

67% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 100% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 50% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 93% online

Master's Check Bold 79% online

Doctorate Check Bold 50% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $31,000 $31,000
Graduate $13,590 $13,590

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,330
On-campus room and board $12,200
On-campus other expenses $2,900
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,850
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,280
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,280

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $47,430 $47,430
Off-campus without family $47,460 $47,460
Off-campus with family $36,610 $36,610

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

48%

State Grant Aid

85%

Institution Grant Aid

84%

Pell Grant

48%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,597
State Grant Aid $3,686
Institution Grant Aid $16,253
Pell Grant Aid $4,704

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$41k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

8

History

BA

MA

DOC

9

History

BA

MA

DOC

10

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

12

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

13

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

14

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

15

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

Financial Aid Overview

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.