School Overview
Established in 1878, Brenau University is a private, nonprofit institution located in Gainesville, Georgia in the United States. The school, offering programs at both the graduate and undergraduate level, spans multiple campuses and also provides online degree programs and courses. Approximately 2,800 students are enrolled at Brenau, pursuing degrees from the school’s four colleges: Health and Science, Fine Arts and Humanities, Education, and Mass Communication. Brenau also includes an institution for women, Brenau Women’s College.
Brenau University focuses its curriculum on the liberal arts, but also prepares students for professional life. Brenau’s “early college” program provides the opportunity for ambitious high school students to earn college credit while completing their high school diploma. Students can choose from programs that range from associates to doctorates in a broad variety of fields, including interior design and nursing. While Brenau’s main campus is in Gainesville, the school has branch campuses in Kings Bay, Augusta, Fairburn, and Norcross.
As of 2012, the U.S. News & World Report has rated Brenau as one of the top fifteen colleges in the Southeast six years in a row. Brenau has also been selected by the Princeton Review as one of the Southeast’s best universities. In addition, Brenau’s online programs and graduate programs received high rankings in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Guidebook in 2012.
General Information
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Admission Office 500 Washington Street SE Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 534-6100 (800) 252-5119 Fax: (770) 538-4701 [email protected] Contact: Christina White Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management |
Main Address 500 Washington Street SE Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 534-6299 |
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Size Total undergrads: 836 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 173 Degree-seeking undergrads: 805 Graduate enrollment: 57 Setting |
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $35 Online application fee: $35 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 42% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 74% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Arts Management B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Mass Communications/Media Studies B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Health Services – General B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Law & Legal Studies – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences International Relations B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Brenau University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (770) 534-6299 |
| Website: | www.brenau.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.brenau.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | 500 Washington Street SE, Gainesville, GA 30501-3668 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,817 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 47% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,132 (40% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $31,084 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $31,084 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 97% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $20,924 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Brenau University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Brenau University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 10 | 10 | 13 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Education | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 6 | 6 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | 2 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 2 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 14 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 18 | 2 | 46 | 31 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Brenau University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $31,084 |
| Out-of-state | $31,084 |
| Books and supplies | $1,300 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $13,254 |
| Out-of-state | $13,254 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 227 | 97% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 226 | 97% | $20,924 |
| Student loan aid | 172 | 74% | $7,439 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,454 | 83% | $12,244 |
| Federal student loans | 1,207 | 69% | $8,696 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Brenau University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Brenau University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 2,566 | 395 | 2,171 | Percent admitted | 100% | 43% | 60% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 9% | 6% | 9% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Brenau University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,817 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,754 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,063 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Brenau University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
- Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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