# Brenau University

Private nonprofit college in Gainesville, GA. IPEDS ID 139199.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/brenau-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/brenau-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 88% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $18,924 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 33%; beats 31% of GA colleges and 16% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $54,003; beats 84% of GA colleges and 52% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $18,425

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,481 |
| 30-48k | $17,379 |
| 48-75k | $18,420 |
| 75-110k | $18,279 |
| 110k+ | $20,426 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.29 years on average (28% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $54,003 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,481 | $83,573 | 4.1 years |
| 30-48k | $17,379 | $74,556 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $18,420 | $79,022 | 3.9 years |
| 75-110k | $18,279 | $78,417 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $20,426 | $87,628 | 4.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $46,010
- Tuition and fees: $34,027
- Housing and meals: $12,600; books: $1,240

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 500–620; SAT math: 430–580; ACT: 18–22 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,761 applicants, 2,401 admitted, 205 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 88%, ACT 18–22 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 87%, ACT 17–23 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (26 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $80,786 | $88,731 | $42,187 |
| Business | $43,193 | $55,114 | $44,156 |
| Human Resources | not reported | $53,693 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,980 | $46,138 | $38,250 |
| Psychology | $36,497 | $42,586 | $30,761 |
| Health Administration | not reported | $38,591 | $29,648 |
| Theatre | not reported | $36,910 | $19,500 |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | $49,590 |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage not reported (Gainesville, GA), $93,550 (GA), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage $64,780 (Gainesville, GA), $72,290 (GA), $63,970 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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