Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school47%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Brenau University
Gainesville, GA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$33,275
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,275
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,600
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,950
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$45,875
Net price (after aid)$20,786
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$20,696
$30k – $48k$19,278
$48k – $75k$21,551
$75k – $110k$24,922
$110k+$19,129
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$54,003
Median debt at graduation$27,000
Est. monthly loan payment$286
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants47%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans75%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
35%
Freshman Retention
62%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$33.3k
Net price
$20.8k
Pell
47%
above avg
Median debt
$27k
Earnings (10y)
$54k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
CommunicationsEducationLaw & Criminal JusticeArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (27)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Education
Secondary EducationElementary EducationSpecial Education
Law & Criminal Justice
Pre-LawCriminal Justice
Arts & Humanities
Art HistoryMusicHistoryEnglish Literature
Natural Sciences
Biology
Admissions
Acceptance rate
87%
SAT range
990 - 1170
ACT range
17 - 23
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Brenau University located?
- Brenau University is located in Gainesville, GA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Brenau University?
- Brenau University is a private university based in GA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Brenau University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Brenau University is approximately 87%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Brenau University?
- Brenau University's published in-state tuition is approximately $33,275 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Brenau University?
- Brenau University reports total enrollment of approximately 2,206 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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