Brenau University
500 Washington St SE, Gainesville, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Brenau University
About this school
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.
- www.brenau.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Mostly women
Graduate Students
1,196
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,736
- Men:161 (9.3%)
- Women:1,575 (90.7%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Brenau University is 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
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | - | - |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | Not reported |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 500 Washington Street, SE |
City, State, Zip | Gainesville, GA 30501 |
Phone | (770) 534-6100 |
Fax | (770) 534-6114 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission 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 |
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
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 66% of 1,975 applicants were admitted |
Women | 68% of 1,792 applicants were admitted |
Men | 51% of 183 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 507 (39%) of 1,306 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 464 (38%) of 1,213 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 43 (46%) of 93 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | Not reported |
375 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 Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
Sat Critical Reading | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | Not reported |
• Score 30 - 36 | Not reported |
• Score 24 - 29 | Not reported |
• Score 18 - 23 | Not reported |
• Score 12 - 17 | Not reported |
• Score 6 - 11 | Not reported |
• Score 5 Or Below | Not reported |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $29,050 (63.82090601520278%)
- Room & Board: - $12,418 (27.281515005052945%)
- Other Expences: - $1,300 (2.856013005843842%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,750 (6.041565973900435%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Brenau University accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001556 | Free |
State Aid Form | - |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
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
2016 Graduates with Loans | 80% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $34,058 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 10.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Education, English, Home Economics, Humanities |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, First-Generation College Students, International Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,852 |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
127
Part-Time Faculty
157
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
37%
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
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
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
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 465,001 |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Brenau University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
65.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
31.1%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
38.8%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
42.1%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (31)
- Accounting
- Art Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- General Studies
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- History, General
- Interior Design
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Legal Studies, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Musical Theatre
- Nursing Practice
- Organizational Leadership
- Physician Assistant
- Psychology, General
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Visual and performing arts
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Interior Design, Master of Education, Master of Science in Nursing
Master's Programs of Study (16)
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Early Childhood Education
- Education--General
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Interior Design
- Middle School Education
- Nursing Education
- Nursing and Healthcare Administration
- Occupational Therapy
- Organizational Management
- Project Management
- Psychology--General
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
35,533
Nearest Metropolitan Area
57 acres
Environment
Small town/city
Campus Size
Atlanta
Weather
Temperature | 32 average low in January, 87 average high in September |
Rain | 116 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 65 mile(s) from campus in Atlanta |
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 of College Housing
27% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through junior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
73%
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
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics |
Mascot | - |
School Colors | - |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | - |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Brenau University offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national sororities, student government association/student activities board, international club
Sororities
9% of women participate
Fraternities
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Mostly women
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
1,080
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
1,736
Women
1,575
Men
161
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 2.0% Asian
- 33.4% Black/African-American
- 8.7% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 48.0% White
- 4.4% Unknown
International Students
4.0% from 23 countries
Average Age
29
Number of Graduate Students
1,196
Student Resources
Study resources
Popular Courses
- BY 206 - MicrobiologyBiology
- HS 415 - Pathophysiology for the Health ProfessionsHealthcare Administration/Health Science