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Brenau University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Gainesville, GA🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

This private university in Gainesville, Georgia enrolls about 2,700 students and has an 87.8% acceptance rate. It's most recognized for degrees in Health Professions (24%) and Education (22%). The average net price after aid is $23,635 annually, though the 6-year graduation rate is relatively low at 33%, and first-year retention stands at 65%.

Acceptance rate
87.8%
Enrollment
2,704
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
33%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
930 – 1200
ACT (composite)
18 – 22
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$19,481
family income
$30–48k
$17,379
family income
$48–75k
$18,420
family income
$75–110k
$18,279
family income
$110k+
$20,426
family income
46% receive Pell grants
70% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Brenau University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Health Professions
23.8%
Education
21.6%
Visual & Performing Arts
16.3%
Humanities
13.2%
Business & Marketing
13.2%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$54,003
Earnings (6 yr)
$41,664
Completion
33%
Retention
65%
Median debt
$27,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Brenau University?

Brenau University has an acceptance rate of 87.8%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Brenau University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 930 and 1200 on the SAT. The ACT range is 18–22.

How much does Brenau University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $19,481 per year, rising to $20,426 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.