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Brenau University

Gainesville, Georgia · Private · 1,029 undergrads

Brenau University admits 88% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Brenau University?

88% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 930–1200 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

3,625 applied, 3,182 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Brenau University cost?

$17,968 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $46,493.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$17,441
$30,000–$48,000$15,169
$48,000–$75,000$15,157
$75,000–$110,000$19,636
over $110,000$21,752

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Brenau University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Brenau University's fall 2027 rule yet. Brenau University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Brenau University's site

What it's like

1,029
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Gainesville, GA.
65%
of first-years come back for year two.
27%
finish in four years. 35% within six.
$54.6k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$28k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Brenau University is on

Easiest to get into in GeorgiaColleges for a 1050 SATColleges for a 20 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Brenau University's acceptance rate?
88% for fall 2024: 3,182 of 3,625 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Brenau University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 930 to 1200 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Brenau University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $15,157 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $46,493.
What is Brenau University's graduation rate?
35% of students finish within six years and 27% within four (IPEDS).