Brenau University

Gainesville, GA

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Brenau, founded in 1878, is a private, liberal arts college for women and is part of Brenau University. The 57-acre campus is located in a residential area of Gainesville.

Website: www.brenau.edu/

Private
1,754
Undergraduate
Students
(90.3%) 1,584 Women
(9.7%) 170 Men
1,088
Graduate
Students

Admission

Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
65% of 1,902 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA
3.45
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance
$47,340
Tuition and Fees
$30,790
Room and Board
$12,500
Average Percent of Need Met
63%
Average Freshman Award
$24,066
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$35,719
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Academics

Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
66
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 52% of classes
10-19 students: 28% of classes
20-29 students: 12% of classes
30-39 students: 5% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
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Campus Life

Gainesville Population
35,533
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Atlanta
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
23% of all students
Athletic Conferences
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Mascot
 
Sororities
9% of women participate
Fraternities
 
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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.8% Asian
30.1% Black/African-American
10.8% Hispanic/Latino
2.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
50.7% White
3.7% Unknown
International Students
4.8% from 15 countries
First-Year Students Returning
50.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
33.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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Freshman Admission Requirements

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject Required Units Recommended Units
English 4  
Mathematics 4  
Science 3  
Foreign Language 2  
Social Studies 3  
History    
Academic Electives    

Examinations

Examinations
Exam Required Units Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT    
SAT Only    
ACT Only    
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT    
SAT Subject Tests Only  
SAT Essay Component Policy Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported

Applying for Admission

Admissions Office

Address
500 Washington Street, SE
City, State, Zip
Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone
(770) 534-6100
Fax
(770) 534-6114
E-mail
admissions@brenau.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered
No
Early Decision Deadline
 
Early Decision Notification
 
Early Action Offered
No
Early Action Deadline
 
Early Action Notification
 

Application Form

Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for some freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
 
Other
 
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

Selection of Students
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X

Profile of Fall Admission

Overall Admission Rate
65% of 1,902 applicants were admitted
Women
65% of 1,901 applicants were admitted
Men
100% of 1 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
507 (41%) of 1,231 admitted students enrolled
Women
476 (39%) of 1,230 admitted students enrolled
Men
Not reported
Early Decision Admission Rate
 
Early Action Admission Rate
 
Students Offered Wait List
 
Students Accepting Wait List Position
 
Students Admitted From Wait List
 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA
3.45
3.75 and Above
Not reported
3.50 - 3.74
Not reported
3.25 - 3.49
Not reported
3.00 - 3.24
Not reported
2.50 - 2.99
Not reported
2.00 - 2.49
Not reported

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite
Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not reported

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 10%
Top quarter: 32%
Top half: 67%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

Cost of Attendance
$47,340
Tuition and Fees
$30,790
Room and Board
$12,500
Books and Supplies
$1,300
Other Expenses
$2,750
Payment Plans
 

Applying for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office

Email
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline
Priority deadline February 1
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning January 15
Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 001556		 Free
State Aid Form  

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants
254 (95.5%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
242 (95.3%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
239 (98.8%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
35 (14.6%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
63%
Average Award
$24,066
Need-Based Gift
Received by 239 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,545
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 178 (74.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,352
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 36 (15.1%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
9 (3.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,706

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants
958 (88.8%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
904 (94.4%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
893 (98.8%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
94 (10.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
57%
Average Award
$19,551
Need-Based Gift
Received by 888 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $14,503
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 727 (81.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,352
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 93 (10.4%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
33 (3.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,907

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
81%
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$35,719
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
14.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
14.0%

Financial Aid Programs

Loans

Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
State Loans
Available
Other Loans
Private loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need–Based Available
Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Biological Sciences, Business, Education, English, Home Economics, Humanities
Number of Awards
857
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
152
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Leadership
Number of Awards
56
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, First-Generation College Students, International Students, Members of Minorities, Siblings of Current Students
Number of Awards
50
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 

Employment

Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
$1,854
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

Undergraduate Majors

  • Accounting
  • Acting
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Communication, General
  • Costume Design
  • Dance, General
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Education, General
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Fashion/Apparel Design
  • Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • General Studies
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • History, General
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
  • Legal Professions and Studies, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music, General
  • Musical Theatre
  • Nursing Practice
  • Operations Management and Supervision
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Physician Assistant
  • Psychology, General
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Most Popular Disciplines
Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Education
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Some online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

Full-Time Faculty
66
Part-Time Faculty
31
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
49%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 52% of classes
10-19 students: 28% of classes
20-29 students: 12% of classes
30-39 students: 5% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 44% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 44% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 13% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
579,649
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
157
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported

Academic Support Services

Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Science, Master of Science in Nursing

Master's Programs of Study

  • Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
  • Nursing Education
  • Nursing and Healthcare Administration
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Psychology--General

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

  • Not reported

Location and Setting

Gainesville Population
35,533
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Atlanta
Campus Size
57 acres

Weather

Temperature
32 average low in January, 87 average high in September
Rain
116 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map
Map
Nearest Bus Station
2 mile(s) from campus in Gainesville
Nearest Train Station
2 mile(s) from campus in Gainesville

Housing

College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, disabled student housing
Students in College Housing
23% of all students
Housing Requirements
Students required to live on campus through junior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
77%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
Other
 

Personal Support Services

Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered

Sports and Recreation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Mascot
 
School Colors
 

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sports Women Men
Offered Scholarships Offered Scholarships
Basketball x x    
Cheerleading x x    
Cross-Country Running x x    
Golf x x    
Lacrosse x x    
Soccer x x    
Softball x x    
Swimming And Diving x x    
Tennis x x    
Track And Field x x    
Volleyball x x    
Women's Sports Offered Scholarships
Basketball x x
Cheerleading x x
Cross-Country Running x x
Golf x x
Lacrosse x x
Soccer x x
Softball x x
Swimming And Diving x x
Tennis x x
Track And Field x x
Volleyball x x
Mens's Sports Offered Scholarships
Basketball    
Cheerleading    
Cross-Country Running    
Golf    
Lacrosse    
Soccer    
Softball    
Swimming And Diving    
Tennis    
Track And Field    
Volleyball    
Women's Club Sports
crew
Men's Club Sports
 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports
 

Student Activities

Activities and Organizations
choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national sororities, student activities board, student government association, black student association, international student association, her campus
Sororities
9% of women participate
Fraternities
 
ROTC
 

Student Body

Coeducational
Mostly women
All Undergraduates
1,754
Women
1,584 (90.3%)
Men
170 (9.7%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
1,090
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.8% Asian
30.1% Black/African-American
10.8% Hispanic/Latino
2.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
50.7% White
3.7% Unknown
International Students.
4.8% from 15 countries
Average Age
29
All Graduate Students
1,088

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

First-Year Students Returning
50.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
33.5%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
41.5%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
42.1%

After Graduation

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Average Starting Salary
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported

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