Brenau University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Brenau University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
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
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 scoresConsidered (not required)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankRecommended
Letter of recommendationRecommended
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*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 Percentile21-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1000-1130
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
3k
Students enrolled
66%
Online student enrollment
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
50%
Unknown
3%
Black
30%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
48% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
61
Total Online Enrollment
1,693
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.66% online, 34% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
33% On-campus
67% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
Associate100% online
Bachelor's50% online
Graduate Certificate93% online
Master's79% online
Doctorate50% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
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 | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
48%
State Grant Aid
85%
Institution Grant Aid
84%
Pell Grant
48%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debtafter graduation
$41k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Education. | |||
| 5 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 6 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences. | |||
| 7 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 8 | History | |||
| 9 | History. | |||
| 10 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 11 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 13 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 14 | Psychology. | |||
| 15 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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