Brenau University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
500 Washington Street SE, Gainesville, GA 30501-3668
Quick Facts
981
Total Enrollment
87%
Acceptance Rate
35%
Graduation Rate
$41,664
Median Earnings (6yr)
$33,275
In-State Tuition
$20,786
Avg Net Price
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1087
Avg SAT Score
About Brenau University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 500 Washington Street SE |
| City | Gainesville, GA |
| ZIP Code | 30501-3668 |
| County | Hall County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Anne Skleder (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 981 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 92% |
| Male | 8% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 43.7% |
| Black | 24.5% |
| Hispanic | 19.0% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4.0% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 1.1% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 29.2% |
| Part-Time Students | 20.4% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 510 | 550 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 520 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 | 23 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$33,275
In-State Tuition
$33,275
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,931
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,786
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 47% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 75% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 47% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $27,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $18,425 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $40,187 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 45% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $20,696 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $19,278 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $21,551 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $24,922 |
| $110,001+ | $19,129 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$41,664
6 Years After
$48,236
8 Years After
$54,003
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $25,036 | 75th percentile: $62,234
Earnings by Family Income Background
$39,149
Low Income
$46,779
Middle Income
$43,557
High Income
Student Outcomes
62%
Full-Time Retention
35%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$7,796
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$10,102
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)