Brenau is in a small city, in Gainesville, Georgia. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Brenau earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at Brenau include business and management, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to Brenau in 2005, 38% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 460 to 560 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 450 and 540.
Brenau, in 2005, had 2,168 students (1,606 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. The student body at Brenau is essentially female.
The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Brenau belong to the Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Brenau University
500 Washington Street SE
Gainesville, GA 30501-3668
General Phone: (770) 534-6299
Admissions Phone: (770) 534-6100
Financial Aid Phone: (770) 534-6152
http://www.brenau.edu
Brenau awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 249 | elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, special education, mental retardation education, teacher education, art education, education of learning disabled, education of emotionally disturbed, ... |
| Business And Management | 242 | business management, accounting, human resources, organizational behavior, fashion merchandising, marketing, business communications, business |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 62 | occupational therapy |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 58 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 26 | public administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 19 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Design | 17 | interior design, graphic design |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 11 | drama, dance, stagecraft |
| Media | 10 | mass communication |
| Medical Adminstration | 10 | health care facilities management, health and medical administrative |
| Liberal Arts | 8 | English, general studies, liberal arts and sciences, history, international relations |
| Art Studies | 5 | arts management |
| Science | 5 | biology |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Law | 2 | legal studies |
| Music | 2 | music, music performance |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science, environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Brenau in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 426 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 250 | 14 |
| Post-master's certificate | 54 | 2 |
In 2005, Brenau had a total enrollment of 2,168 students (1,606 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 86% |
| Florida | 3% |
| South Carolina | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
Brenau offers campus housing for 475 of its 1,606 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Gainesville, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,064 | 785 | 38% | 179 | 23% |
| Men | 3 | 2 | 67% | 0 | 0% |
| Women | 2,061 | 783 | 38% | 179 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 540 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 32% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (770) 534-6100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,450 |
| Room and board | $ 8,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Brenau participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 155600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (770) 534-6152
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 50 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $54,429 | 6 | $53,863 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $49,265 | 17 | $49,672 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $45,654 | 21 | $42,352 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $41,755 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $48,453 | 49 | $46,240 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Track | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 48 | 48 |
| Track | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 42 | 42 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Fashion Merchandising
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brenau Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships
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