Brenau University
Women's college · Gainesville, GA · 1,029 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
88%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
930–1200
ACT (middle 50%)
18–22
Average net price
$17,968
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$46,493
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
34%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Brenau University?
Brenau University accepts about 88 of every 100 applicants (88%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 930 and 1200 on the SAT. A score at or above 1200 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 930, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 18–22.
The latest federal data says Brenau University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Brenau University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Brenau University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $46,493 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $17,968 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $35,520 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$35,520
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$35,520
- Room & board$13,170
- Total cost of attendance$46,493
- Average net price after grants$17,968
Popular majors
Education, Health Professions & Nursing, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Visual & Performing Arts, Business.
Brenau University FAQ
- What is Brenau University's acceptance rate?
- 88% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Brenau University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 930–1200. Aim for 1200 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Brenau University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 18–22.
- Is Brenau University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Brenau University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Brenau University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Brenau University cost?
- About $46,493 a year before aid; $17,968 on average after grants.
- What is Brenau University's FAFSA school code?
- 001556. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Brenau University receives your information.
- What is Brenau University's graduation rate?
- 34% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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