Brenau University

Gainesville, Georgia
4-year Private university
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Overview

Brenau University is a private institution established in 1878 with city setting located at Gainesville. It is ranked #394-435 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges.It practices a semester-based academic calendar.

#394-435 in National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location Gainesville, Georgia
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1878
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
1,367 Undergraduates
Website http://www.brenau.edu/

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$49,415
Cost of Attendance
$25,218
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $29,050
Outstate Tuition Fee $29,050
Room and Board Fees $12,600
$42,243 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

87% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.4 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

59 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Sufficient scores in SAT or ACT or a grade of “C” or better in EH 101 & EH 102 from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Jan
15
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$25,527 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$14,828 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $49,415
84% Students with need received Financial Aid
13.6% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline : February 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
The Brenau Scholars Program
Total Worth Full Tuition
Eligibility All freshmen applying to Women's College
Minimum Criteria 1270 or better on the new SAT, or ACT composite score of 27 or better and a 3.5 or better grade point average
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Trustee and Faculty Excellence Scholarships
Total Worth $5,500 to $11,000 per academic year
Eligibility All freshmen applying to Women's College
Minimum Criteria Typically SAT score of 1000 or better or ACT composite score of 21 or better, accompanied by a 3.0 grade point average
Requirement for maintenance Maintains a 3.0 cumulative grade point average for the Trustee Scholarship and a 2.8 cumulative grade point average for the Faculty Excellence Scholarship
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Not Available
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Students

1,367 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
65% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
37% Students graduate within 6 years