Brenau University, GA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Women-Only
Main Campus
Brenau University Rankings
Affordability52
Selectivity13
Retention3
Graduation1
Earnings43
Diversity75
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Brenau University
80%
Bachelor’s
20%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing19%
Communication, Journalism1%
Education17%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs32%
History1%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities12%
Psychology4%
Visual and Performing Arts10%
Admissions
Getting into Brenau University
57%
Admission Rate
495
Median SAT Math
525
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)440–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Brenau University
$29K
In-State Tuition
$29K
Out-of-State Tuition
$43K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $22K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $20K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Brenau University
72%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
45%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 49% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 8% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $40K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 39% | 32% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 45% | 37% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 58% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 65% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Brenau University
51%
Retention Rate
38%
Transfer Rate
17%
Withdrawal Rate
46%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 32% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 46% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 49% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 60% | 46% | 53% |
| Black | 41% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 47% | 41% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40% | 44% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Brenau University
92%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$55K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $55K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $64K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Brenau University
1,688
Undergraduates
37%
Full-time Undergrads
29
Avg Entry Age
1,088
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 91% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 9% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 29% | 45% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 48% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 21% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 15% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
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