Brenau University

https://www.brenau.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,470

1.52% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$19,743

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

87.8%

3,625 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,436

70.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

34.6%

75 Graduates

About

Brenau University is a higher education institution located in Hall County, GA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Brenau University were Nursing Practice (68 degrees awarded), Occupational Therapy (55 degrees), and Clinical Psychology (34 degrees).

In 2024, 690 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brenau University. 85.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 14.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (356 degrees), 1.93 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (184 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Brenau University is $31,470, which is $−450 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Brenau University is $31,470, which is $450 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,743.

In 2024, 90% of undergraduate students attending Brenau University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,470

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Brenau University was $31,470. The cost of tuition at Brenau University is $−450 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Brenau University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,743

2024 Value

5.35%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Brenau University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,743. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Brenau University grew by 5.35%.

This chart compares the average net price of Brenau University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,275

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Brenau University was of $13,275 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.72% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 6.77% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Brenau University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Brenau University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Brenau University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Brenau University received 3,625 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 31.3% annual growth. Out of those 3,625 applicants, 3,182 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,436 students enrolled at Brenau University in 2024. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Brenau University has an overall enrollment yield of 9.11%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

3,182

Accepted Out of 3,625

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Brenau University was 87.8% (3,182 admissions from 3,625 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 87%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 31.3%, while admissions grew by 32.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Brenau University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Brenau University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Brenau University had a total enrollment of 2,436 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Brenau University is 1,711 students and the part-time enrollment is 725. This means that 70.2% of students enrolled at Brenau University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Brenau University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.9% White, 29.8% Black or African American, 15.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.27% Two or More Races, 3.37% Asian, 0.123% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.123% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Brenau University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (19.7%) and Black or African American Female (19.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40%), followed by Black or African American Female (29.8%) and White Male (7.32%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Brenau University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,436 students. The full-time enrollment at Brenau University is 1,711 and the part-time enrollment is 725. This means that 70.2% of students enrolled at Brenau University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Brenau University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Brenau University was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Brenau University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Brenau University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,044 enrolled students
Black or African American
727 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
376 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Brenau University is 42.9% White, 29.8% Black or African American, 15.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.27% Two or More Races, 3.37% Asian, 0.123% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.123% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 30 students (1.23%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 488 more women than men received degrees from Brenau University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brenau University is white (356 degrees awarded). There were 1.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (184 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Brenau University is Nursing Practice (68 degrees awarded), followed by Occupational Therapy (55 degrees) and Clinical Psychology (34 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brenau University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (149 degrees awarded), Health (315 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (39 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brenau University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,839,208 people), Registered nurses (1,693,023 people), Accountants & auditors (1,089,455 people), Other managers (1,026,827 people), and Secondary school teachers (623,831 people).

The most specialized majors at Brenau University in 2024 are Education (149 degrees awarded), Health (315 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (39 degrees), Psychology (41 degrees), and Business (84 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brenau University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Crossing guards

The most specialized majors at Brenau University are Education (149 degrees awarded), Health (315 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (39 degrees), Psychology (41 degrees), and Business (84 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brenau University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,827,619 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,231,630 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (948,998 people), Computer Systems Design (771,037 people), and Outpatient care centers (606,147 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Brenau University.

Most Common (2024)

Elementary Education & Teaching
13 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
9 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Brenau University was Elementary Education & Teaching with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Brenau University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

101

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

589

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 101 degrees were awarded to men at Brenau University, which is 0.171 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (589).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Brenau University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Brenau University in Nursing Practice, which is 0.134 times less than the 112 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 112 degrees were awarded to men at Brenau University in Nursing Practice, which is 7.47 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 37% of students graduating from Brenau University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
356 degrees awarded
Black or African American
184 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
73 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Brenau University is white (356 degrees awarded). There were 1.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (184 degrees).

2.17% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
371 degrees awarded
White Female
365 degrees awarded
White Female
363 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brenau University is white female (371 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (365 degrees).

Operations

Brenau University has an endowment valued at nearly $61.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.34M (15.3%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Brenau University had a total salary expenditure of 60.8M. Brenau University employs 65 Assistant professors, 47 Associate professors and 22 Professors. Most academics at Brenau University are Female Assistant professor (45), Female Associate professor (33), and Male Assistant professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brenau University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 67 employees, Management, with 35 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees.

Endowment

$61.2M

2024 Endowment

11.3%

growth from 2023

Brenau University has an endowment valued at about $61.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Brenau University grew 11.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $191M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Brenau University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$24.8M

2024 Salaries

1.42%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Brenau University paid a median of $24.8M in salaries, which represents 40.8% of their overall expenditure ($60.8M) and a 1.42% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.469% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.85% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$11.5M

Instructional Salaries

142

Number of Employees

In 2024, Brenau University paid a total of $11.5M to 142 employees working as instructors, which represents 46.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brenau University were Office and Administrative Support with 67 employees, Management with 35 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees.

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