Brenau University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	390
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	89%
Students retention rate	51%
On-time graduation rate	47%

Located in Gainesville, Georgia, Brenau University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 89% indicates that Brenau University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Brenau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Brenau University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Brenau University is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Brenau University is 51% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Brenau University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
Women online
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$32,530

Cost of attendance at Brenau University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$32,530

Cost of attendance at Brenau University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Brenau University received on average $20,695 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$20,695

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	77	48%	$5,833	$449,130
Other Federal Grant	77	48%	$6,597	$507,975
State Grant/Scholarships	136	85%	$3,686	$501,263
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	134	84%	$16,253	$2,177,857
Total Grant & Scholarships	154	96%	$20,695	$3,187,095

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Brenau University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Brenau University students is 47.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 48.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 23.1%.

47.1%

African American 45.0% 18 students
white 54.2% 58 students
hispanic 45.0% 9 students
International Students 60.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Appalachian Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Appalachian Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Brenau University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Brenau University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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