Brenau University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Brenau University is a private nonprofit institution located in Gainesville, Georgia with approximately 1,029 undergraduate students enrolled. Brenau University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,924 per year. The graduation rate is 33%, and the typical graduate earns $45,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Brenau University is a private university in Gainesville, Georgia. Founded in 1878, the university enrolls more than 2,800 students from approximately 48 states and 17 foreign countries who seek degrees ranging from associate through doctoral degrees. The main campus of the Georgia-based institution includes the Brenau Women's College. Brenau also offers another location in Norcross, Georgia.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the $20,786 average net price and relatively low $18,425 median debt are genuinely manageable, a 35% graduation rate and 62% freshman retention rate suggest a significant number of students either leave or struggle to finish — that's worth taking seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you're drawn to the women's college experience, a small campus community, or specific programs like nursing or the arts, but come in with a clear plan and strong support system, because the outcome data ($45,400 median earnings after 10 years) is modest for the investment.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 24% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,029 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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