Brenau University

Brenau University is a private, nonprofit school in a suburban setting in Gainesville, Georgia. Brenau University was founded in 1878 and now enrolls around 2,813 students a year, including 1,710 undergrads. Brenau University provides on-campus housing for up to 544 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Brenau University! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Brenau University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Brenau University students can .

Thinking of pledging?Brenau University has sororities, but doesn't have fraternities.

Planning to play sports? Brenau University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Brenau University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Brenau University on the Student Life page.

2021 Brenau University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	67%
Average GPA	3.4
Tuition	$31,000

Is Brenau University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a clearer sense of what Brenau University offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Brenau University

It is moderately difficult to get into Brenau University. Brenau University admitted 67% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 1,304 applications received in 2021, 871 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Brenau University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 54% of students who start at Brenau University return for their second year of college. Around 46% of students who started at Brenau University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Brenau University Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 56% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent Brenau University grads have an average starting salary of $55,000 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Brenau University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Brenau University's endowment was valued at $50.1 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $9,267 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Brenau University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Brenau University meets 61% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Brenau University full-time are awarded $24,831 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $33,694 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Brenau University. Based on this information, how does Brenau University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Brenau University a good school for you?

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Where is Brenau University?

Brenau University is located in the suburban setting of Gainesville, Georgia, less than an hour from Atlanta.

If you want to see Brenau University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 985 to Gainesville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Brenau University and Gainesville are like without leaving home.

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