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Brenau University
Admission at Brenau University is close to open (87.8%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $54,003 median earnings below before the application.
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Brenau University sits in Gainesville proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. Brenau University enrolls women only — one of the few remaining single-sex campuses in the country.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $88,731 four years out. 45.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 1,029 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 65% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 990 and 1170 — below the GA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Brenau University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Brenau University received 2,761 applications and admitted 2,401 (87%), with 205 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 990–1170 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Brenau University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 510 | 550 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 520 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Brenau University compares
| Brenau University | Georgia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 87.8% | 73.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $34,027 | $13,920 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,003 | $47,290 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Brenau University: $54,003 median at year ten, versus $47,290 across Georgia institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $34,027 regardless of where you're from. At Brenau University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,029 — Brenau University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
Fewer than half of Brenau University students — 32.9% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Brenau University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,731 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $55,114 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $53,693 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,138 |
| Psychology, General | $42,586 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $38,591 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $36,910 |
Median earnings for these 7 Brenau University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,003 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 19 additional Brenau University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Brenau University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 990–1170 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 87.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Brenau University's acceptance rate?
87% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,401 admitted from 2,761 applicants.
How much does Brenau University cost?
At Brenau University, published tuition is $34,027 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Brenau University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Brenau University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,003 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Georgia
- Brewton-Parker Christian University — 96.5% admitted
- College of Coastal Georgia — 98.1% admitted
- Columbus State University — 99.1% admitted
- Covenant College — 86.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.