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Brenau University

Brenau University is a small, private institution located in Gainesville, ga. Founded in 1878, Brenau University offers undergraduate degrees in 75 majors.

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4 Year, Private

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1,195 undergraduates

$33,275 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Brenau University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 87.0%

SAT score average 1087

ACT score average 21

Average high school GPA 3.38

Application fee $0.00

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Brenau University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

11 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions

Business and Management

Education and Teaching

Languages and Literature

Other

Social Sciences and Psychology

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Human Resources Management and Services

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

English Language and Literature, General

Gerontology

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $33,275

Additional expenses

Room & board $12,600

Books & supplies $1,240

Other expenses $2,900

Cost of attendance* $50,015

Average financial aid package $26,435

Estimated cost $23,580 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $33,275

Additional expenses

Room & board $12,600

Books & supplies $1,240

Other expenses $2,900

Cost of attendance* $50,015

Average financial aid package $26,435

Estimated cost $23,580 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Brenau University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,195, with gender binary students split 8% male and 92% female.

Total enrollment

2,420

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

44%

African American %

27%

Hispanic American %

14%

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Brenau University, students love their Student Activities Board. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

500 Washington Street SE, Gainesville, GA 30501

7705346299

www.brenau.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student activities board

Student government association

Brenau assoc. of nursing students

Psychology club

Coffee & jesus club

Athletics

NCAA Division level

Varsity sportsNo

Intramural sportsNo

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Brenau University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Brenau University?

Brenau University is located in Gainesville, ga.

What is the acceptance rate at Brenau University?

The acceptance rate for Brenau University is 87%.

What’s the average GPA for Brenau University?

The average high school GPA for Brenau University students was 3.38.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Brenau University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Brenau University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $200,060.

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