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Brenau University

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Gainesville, GA
  • 0 reviews
#12 Best Private Colleges in Georgia
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Overview

Total enrollment

2,436
Brenau University overview
Brenau University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

Brenau University is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    7 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    5 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for Brenau University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy
Brenau University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 930/1200
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/22
  • GPA 3.39

Acceptance Rate

87.8%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 9.1%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$34,027
Costs for Brenau University
Fee Cost
Tuition $34,027
Books and Supplies $1,250
Other Fees $2,287
Room and Board $12,850
Budget for Other Expenses $2,950
Total One Year Cost $53,364
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Student 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 majors at Brenau University are Business, Health Professions, and Education. 34% of students major in Business, 31% in Health Professions, and 11% in Education.

  • Business 34%
  • Health Professions 31%
  • Education 11%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 9%
  • Biology 3%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139199.

GPA calculator: Brenau University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026