Brenau University
Gainesville, Georgia 30501-3668
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Brenau University is a private institution in Gainesville with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1087, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 981 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,003 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,786.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1087
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
25.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,425
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (75)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
62%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •78000987Added to NRHPAugust 24, 1978 Brenau was founded in 1878 as a private institution for the education of women.
- •Pearce purchased the institution and renamed it Brenau, a linguistic blend formed from the German word brennen, "to burn", and the Latin aurum, "gold".
- •Brenau College remained privately owned until 1911 when a board of trustees assumed stewardship of the college, as remains the case today.
- •In 1928, Brenau created a female, residential, college-preparatory school serving grades 9 through 12.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
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