Brenau University

Gainesville, GA

Brenau University

Gainesville, GA

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Tuition & Fees

$36,175

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
590
25th
510
75th
580
25th
480
75th
24
25th
16
75th
23
25th
16
75th
23
25th
17
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undergraduateRatios

10%

male

90%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

86%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,401
Declined 360
Total Received 2,761
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Enrollment

1,195

undergraduate students

1,225

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1878, Brenau University is a private four-year liberal arts university that is known for its strong academic programs in fields such as nursing, education, and business. It is located on a 57-acre campus in a residential area of Gainesville, Georgia.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,420
Established in 1878
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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57-acre, suburban campus in Gainesville (population: 40,359), 50 miles northeast of Atlanta. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Atlanta. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Brenau University
500 Washington Street, SE
Gainesville, GA
30501

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
19%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
50%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
14%
Top 1/4
37%
Top 1/2
72%
Bottom 1/2
28%
Bottom 1/4
9%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
590
25th
510
75th
580
25th
480
75th
24
25th
16
75th
23
25th
16
75th
23
25th
17

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) May 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Admit Rate

86%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,401
Declined 360
Total Received 2,761

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

95%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$13,089

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $33,275
Housing & Food $12,600
Additional fees $2,900
Books & supplies $1,240
Total $50,015
Average Financial Aid - $13,089
Total with Avg. Aid $36,926
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 770 534-6152
F: 770 538-4306
financialaid@brenau.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Basketball yes
Golf yes
Lacrosse yes
Other sports yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes
Tennis yes
Track and field indoor yes
Track and field outdoor yes
Track and field x country yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Women's

crew

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Appalachian Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Acting yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Dance, General yes
Dispute Resolution yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes
Fashion Merchandising yes
Fashion/Apparel Design yes
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
General Studies yes
Gerontology yes
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes yes
Interior Design yes yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes yes
Legal Professions and Studies, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Musical Theatre yes
Nursing Administration yes
Nursing Practice yes yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Operations Management and Supervision yes
Organizational Behavior Studies yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Project Management yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Special Education and Teaching, Other yes yes
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Early Childhood Education
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-medicine

2,420

total students

90%

in-state

10%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

49%

1,195
students

Female
90%
1,071

Male
10%
124

51%

1,225
students

Female
83%
1,013

Male
17%
212

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

66%

784
students

Female
93%
727

Male
7%
57

34%

411
students

Female
84%
344

Male
16%
67

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
20%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
20%
Hispanic/Latino
42%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

98

Transfer applicants enrolled

8%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 15
Countries most often represented Brazil
China
Colombia
Greece
Sweden
The Netherlands
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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