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Brenau University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Georgia

Brenau University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
87.8%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹31,96,224Out-of-state
Students
1,029Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

Brenau University is a private university in Gainesville, Georgia. Founded in 1878, the university enrolls more than 2,800 students from approximately 48 states and 17 foreign countries who seek degrees ranging from associate through doctoral degrees. The main campus of the Georgia-based institution includes the Brenau Women's College. Brenau also offers another location in Norcross, Georgia.

Admissions planning estimate

87.8% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 52.8%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 86.96%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 87% (2,401/2,761; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

88 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 3,625
Offered a place 3,182
Enrolled 290

9.1% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite930-1200
4001600
ACT composite18-22
136

What a year costs

₹45,20,665 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹31,96,224
  • Housing₹12,07,026
  • Books & supplies₹1,17,415
Sticker price ₹45,20,665
After aid (average) ₹17,77,569

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹31,96,224
Out-of-state ₹31,96,224

Average aid awarded: ₹20,90,269 a year.

Outcomes and support

65%
Retention
32.9%
Graduation
82%
Get financial aid
6%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 41.9%
African American 24%
Hispanic 21.1%
Multiracial 4.5%
Asian 1.9%
Unknown 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.2%
Native American 0.1%

6 programmes

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Doctoral degree - other

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Dancebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Legal Professions and Studies, Otherbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Musicbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate87.78%
Total Applicants3625
Admitted Applicants3182
Enrolled Applicants290
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %930
SAT Composite 75th %1200
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹31,96,224
Out-of-State Tuition₹31,96,224
Average Housing Cost₹12,07,026
Books & Supplies₹1,17,415
Average Net Price₹17,77,569
Students Receiving Aid82%
Average Aid Awarded₹20,90,269
Out-of-State Students6%

Student Body Diversity

African American24%
Asian1.85%
Hispanic21.09%
White41.89%
Multiracial4.47%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.19%
International5.73%
Unknown Race0.68%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate32.91%
Retention Rate64.97%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates1029

Contact

Street Address500 Washington St SE
ZIP Code30501
Phone(770) 534-6100
Websitehttps://www.brenau.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/