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Brenau University
Gainesville, GAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 88% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Brenau University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Gainesville, GA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 88%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.0K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
88% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading500 - 620
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math430 - 580
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 22
1typical 50% range36
88%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences24% of degrees
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,299
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,509
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,731
Earnings 5yr: $106,944
Debt: $42,187
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,269
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,790
Earnings 5yr: $99,589
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,464
Earnings 5yr: $81,252
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,827
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,139
Earnings 5yr: $60,671
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,114
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $44,156
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,968
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,693
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Gerontology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,743
Earnings 5yr: $55,265
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,251
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,138
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $38,250
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,586
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $30,761
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,591
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,648
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $36,910
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,500
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $71,447
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $70,714
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $49,590
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,924
In-State Tuition$34,027
Out-of-State Tuition$34,027
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
46%
Pell Grants
70%
Take Loans
45%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$41,664
+30% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,003
Completion Signals
33%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
65%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,425
Est. Monthly Payment
$199/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
9%
Men91%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 9% men and 91% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
40%
Part-Time Share
15%
Avg Family Income
$41,658
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