A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Brenau University are mainly White with a significant Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 49% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
51%
|
| Black |
32%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
Brenau University is a women's college. There are more female students than male students enrolled at Brenau University with a gender ratio of 87% women to 13% men. Though it is a women's college, 12.94% of the student body is male. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Brenau University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
13%
|
| Women |
87%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
350
|
| Women |
2,354
|
Brenau University serves a very low number of students outside of Georgia, with 92 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
92%
|
| Out of State |
6%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
54% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 52.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 36.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139199 IPEDS survey data for Brenau University.
Last updated February 24, 2024