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, Brenau University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,334 prospective students applied, and 2,020 were granted admission. Of those admitted 237 enrolled in the school. 1,691 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,013 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $31,000 plus fees of $1,685. Brenau University is ranked 754 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Brenau University is rated within the lower 43% 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 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#754 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#485 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#10 in Best Private Colleges in Georgia
#26 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1130 |
| ACT | 21/25 |
| GPA | 3.39 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,330 |
| Other Fees | $1,685 |
| Room and Board | $12,500 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,900 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,415 |
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.