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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.1%

In Fall 2021, a total of 177 first-time undergrad students enrolled at Brenau University. Among these students, 26 (0%) submitted SAT scores, while 23 (0%), submitted ACT scores.

The data shows that the SAT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.

Average SAT Score

1065

Students submitting SAT Score

Out of the total 1693 admitted students 26 students submitted their SAT score when applying.

15%

For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 1000-1130. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 530 and 590, while 25% scored below 530 and another 25% scored above 590.

In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 470 and 540, while 25% scored below 470 and 25% achieved a score of 540. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 1065 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to Brenau University.

Overall, for the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, their scores placed most of them in the lower range, just above 39% of test takers nationally.

  • Reading and Writing

    530-590
  • Math

    470-540

Average ACT Score

The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.

23

Students who Submitted ACT Score

Out of the 1693 admitted students 23 students submitted their ACT score when applying.

13%

Similar to the SAT, Brenau University does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 13% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 21 and 25, with 25% scoring above 25 and another 25% scoring below 21.

For the admitted students who submitted ACT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 50% of test takers nationally.

  • English

    18-23
  • Math

    16-23
  • Composite

    21-25

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Brenau University during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 1,900 176 1,724
Admitted students 1,693 137 1,556
Enrolled students 177 12 165
Acceptance rate 89% 78% 90%
Yield rate 10% 9% 11%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Brenau University received a total of 1,900 applications. These applications included 176 male applicants and 1,724 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 1,900 applicants, Brenau University admitted 1,693 students. Among the admitted students, there were 137 males and 1,556 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 177 students chose to enroll at Brenau University. This means that 177 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 12 were male and 165 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Brenau University had an overall acceptance rate of 89% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 78% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 90%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Brenau University had an overall yield rate of 10% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 9%, and for female admitted students, it was 11%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Brenau University over the past 7 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 2,324 69 2,255 1,525 51 1,474 66% 74% 65% 203 17 186 13% 33% 13%
2016 1,975 187 1,788 704 56 648 36% 30% 36% 177 10 167 25% 18% 26%
2017 1,975 183 1,792 1,306 93 1,213 66% 51% 68% 310 21 289 24% 23% 24%
2018 2,674 420 2,254 1,521 150 1,371 57% 36% 61% 280 27 253 18% 18% 18%
2019 2,566 395 2,171 1,476 169 1,307 58% 43% 60% 228 22 206 15% 13% 16%
2020 1,139 140 999 1,050 119 931 92% 85% 93% 175 15 160 17% 13% 17%
2021 1,900 176 1,724 1,693 137 1,556 89% 78% 90% 177 12 165 10% 9% 11%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

Brenau University uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

Brenau University is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school record
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Recommended

  • Secondary school rank
  • Completion of college-preparatory program
  • Recommendation letters
  • Formal demonstration of competencies

Considered

  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Brenau University.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Accepted

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