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Brenau University was established in 1878, and is a private women's university situated in Gainesville, Georgia. The campus is spread across an area of 50 acres. It was initially called the Georgia Baptist Female Seminary, and changed to its current name in the year 1992. The university offers associate’s, baccalaureate’s, and master’s degrees in various fields of study includig art and design, humanities, and interior design among others. The institution is organized into the following academic divisions:
Brenau University's athletics department fields a number of women's sports teams. They compete in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and Southern States Athletic Conference. They are nicknamed as the Golden Tigers. They participate in sports including basketball, soccer, crew, and cross country.
Brenau is in a small city, in Gainesville, GA. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Brenau earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include drama and performing arts, business and management, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Brenau does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2007-2008, 42% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 460 to 560 for students at Brenau. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 450 and 520.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 2,577 students (2,218 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Brenau are 40 years old or older. The student body at the school is essentially female.
Brenau makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school 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
http://www.brenau.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 226 | business management, accounting, human resources, organizational behavior, marketing, fashion merchandising, business communications, business |
| Education and Teaching | 222 | elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, special education, mental retardation education, drama and dance teaching, secondary teaching, music teaching, art education, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 86 | registered nursing, various nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing administration |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 39 | occupational therapy |
| Design | 18 | interior design, graphic design, fashion design |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, history, international relations, English |
| Medical Administration | 16 | health and medical administrative, health care facilities management |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 15 | drama, stagecraft, dance, dance courses |
| Science | 10 | biology |
| Family and Social Work | 6 | public administration |
| Art Studies | 5 | arts management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and administration |
| Media | 4 | mass communication |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Law | 3 | legal studies |
| Music | 1 | music performance, music |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science, environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Brenau in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 410 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 276 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Brenau had a total enrollment of 2,577 students (2,218 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 2% |
| Women | 98% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 86% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
Brenau offers campus housing for 559 of its 2,218 (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 | 2,565 | 1,085 | 42% | 177 | 16% |
| Men | 7 | 4 | 57% | 3 | 75% |
| Women | 2,556 | 1,081 | 42% | 174 | 16% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 520 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 81% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,800 |
| Room and board | $ 9,487 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,250 |
Financial Aid:
Brenau participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 155600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 57 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $75,882 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $53,147 | 13 | $65,390 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $58,870 | 18 | $55,483 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $50,651 | 19 | $47,085 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $45,178 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $53,651 | 53 | $54,319 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Track | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1 | 58 | 59 |
| Track | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Football | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 49 | 49 |
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
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Dance, Other
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
Secondary Education and Teaching
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(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 10% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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