Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Gainesville, Georgia |
| Online | brenau.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Gainesville, Georgia, approximately 50 miles northeast of Atlanta, Brenau University is a private institution established in 1878 as a women's college. The historic 57-acre main campus features Georgian-style architecture centered around an iconic front lawn, though the university now operates additional campuses in Georgia and maintains a co-educational structure for its graduate programs while preserving a women's college at the undergraduate level. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across five colleges, with notable programs in health sciences, business, education, and fine arts, including its recognized dance and interior design departments. Residential students at the main campus are housed in traditional dormitories and apartment-style units, while the university competes in NAIA athletics, primarily known for its competitive tennis and swimming programs.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Brenau University is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Brenau University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#791 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#506 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#12 in Best Private Colleges in Georgia
#25 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1170 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.39 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $2,275 |
| Room and Board | $12,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,900 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,015 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 34% |
| Health Professions | 31% |
| Education | 11% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
| Biology | 3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139199 IPEDS survey data for Brenau University.
Current students may use the Brenau University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025