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Brenau University Teaching Programs

Brenau University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Gainesville, GA. A Smaller City offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Brenau University Rankings

Brenau University is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#48 of 120	State — Georgia
Overall Quality	#427 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#2087 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Brenau University?

Get in touch with Brenau University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	500 Washington Street SE, Gainesville, GA 30501-3668
Phone:	7705346299
Website:	www.brenau.edu/
Admissions:	www.brenau.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.brenau.edu/admissions/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Brenau University?

You can apply to Brenau University online at: https://www.brenau.edu/apply/

Brenau University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Brenau University

Here’s what Brenau University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Brenau University?

Brenau University maintains an acceptance rate of 88%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 9% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

12% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Brenau University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 500 and 620. Math scores were between 430 and 580.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 930 to 1200. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Brenau University ranged between 18 and 22.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Brenau University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	620	513	83%
Women	3,005	2,669	89%

Can I Afford Brenau University?

The average net price after aid at Brenau University is $20,786. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$31,470
In-State Fees	$2,287
Out-of-State Tuition	$31,470
Out-of-State Fees	$2,287
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$33,757
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$33,757

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 16% of students at Brenau University receive some form of financial aid (197 students).

Nearly 90% of students at Brenau University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $15,546 per student.

46% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,534.

Student Loan Debt

70% of Brenau University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,832 per year.

Brenau University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,648 students enrolled at Brenau University. Brenau University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 981 undergraduate students at Brenau University, approximately 13% are male and 87% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Brenau University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	26
Black or African American	199
Hispanic	227
White	419
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	44
Non-Resident	48

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Brenau University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Georgia	269
Florida	3
Texas	3
Alabama	2
California	1

Additionally, approximately 4.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Brenau University Graduate Student Diversity

1,225 of Brenau University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Brenau University, approximately 15% are male and 85% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Brenau University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	50
Black or African American	492
Hispanic	85
White	525
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	49
Non-Resident	4

Online Learning at Brenau University

Brenau University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

408 undergraduate students at Brenau University took at least one online class — of those, 328 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 135 students took at least one online class and 557 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Brenau University

The following teaching degree programs are offered by Brenau University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	35	48	23	131
Special Education and Teaching	1	12	—	13
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	—	5	5

Academic Programs at Brenau University

Brenau University offers 13 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Brenau University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.