Overview
Student Population
| 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 1,139 prospective students applied, and 1,050 were granted admission. Of those admitted 175 enrolled in the school. 1,687 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,126 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $30,000 plus fees of $1,720. Brenau University is ranked 678 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Brenau University is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Brenau University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#678 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#421 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Georgia
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#27 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 930/1160 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| Weighted GPA | 3.39 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $1,720 |
| Room and Board | $12,500 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,880 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,400 |
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.