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#10 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

Brenau University

Gainesville, Georgia

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Overview

Enrollment

2,704
Brenau University overview
Location Gainesville, Georgia
Online brenau.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Brenau University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Gainesville, Georgia, approximately 50 miles northeast of Atlanta, Brenau University is a private institution established in 1878 as a women's college. The historic 57-acre main campus features Georgian-style architecture centered around an iconic front lawn, though the university now operates additional campuses in Georgia and maintains a co-educational structure for its graduate programs while preserving a women's college at the undergraduate level. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across five colleges, with notable programs in health sciences, business, education, and fine arts, including its recognized dance and interior design departments. Residential students at the main campus are housed in traditional dormitories and apartment-style units, while the university competes in NAIA athletics, primarily known for its competitive tennis and swimming programs.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

3/10

Value

Brenau University is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
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SAT 1000/1130
ACT 21/25
GPA 3.39

Applications Accepted

86.5% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$31,000
Costs for Brenau University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,330
Other Fees$1,685
Room and Board $12,500
Budget for Other Expenses$2,900
Total One Year Cost$49,415

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

44% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Brenau University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 34%
Health Professions 31%
Education 11%
Visual and Performing Arts 9%
Biology 3%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139199 IPEDS survey data for Brenau University.

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Last updated February 24, 2024