Brenau University
Gainesville, GA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,310
Graduate Enrollment: 1,124
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Women only
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 89.11%
Male/Female: 10% / 90% (2017)
First generation college students: 40.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 27.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.8% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 56.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 31.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 18.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 12.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 48.6%
Black: 29.2%
Hispanic: 11.6%
Asian: 2.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 3.5%
Unknown race: 2.1%
Black: 29.2%
Hispanic: 11.6%
Asian: 2.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 3.5%
Unknown race: 2.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $43,858
In-State tuition: $32,530Out-of-State tuition: $32,530
Estimated books and supplies: $1,330 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,900 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,850 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,900 (2022)
Average Family Income: $57,042 (2017)
Median Family Income: $29,257 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 45.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 73.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $24,640 |
| $30k-48k | $21,703 |
| $48k-75k | $19,287 |
| $75k-110k | $25,079 |
| $110k+ | $19,475 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 39%6-year graduation rate: 47%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,101 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 53.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 61.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 72.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 33.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 39.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $42,243 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $51,912 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 12 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 33 | $38,250 | $350 | $36,196 ($3,016) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 25 | $430 | $49,832 ($4,153) | $55,483 ($4,624) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 15 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Gerontology. | 13 | $396 | $49,992 ($4,166) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 18 | $30,761 | $286 | ||
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 39 | $640 | $35,670 ($2,973) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dance. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 16 | $19,500 | $200 | $19,946 ($1,662) | $20,380 ($1,698) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 26 | $29,648 | $286 | $26,573 ($2,214) | |
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 24 | $610 | $53,721 ($4,477) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 89 | $1,343 | $64,767 ($5,397) | ||
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 42 | $66,625 ($5,552) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 47 | $42,187 | $301 | $68,021 ($5,668) | $78,785 ($6,565) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 31 | $699 | $95,049 ($7,921) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 17 | $44,156 | $404 | $36,789 ($3,066) | $45,058 ($3,755) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 72 | $493 | $59,249 ($4,937) | $76,690 ($6,391) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 12 | $49,590 | $428 | ||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 23 | $496 | $76,605 ($6,384) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Accounting and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 30 | $544 | $50,474 ($4,206) | $69,927 ($5,827) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Human Resources Management and Services. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Marketing. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $67,455Full time faculty: 60%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9.0
School's endowment start of year: $50,103,721 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $61,256,728 (2022)