Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001556
- Phone: (404) 627-2681
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
57.52%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
110FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$12,168Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Brenau University (BHU)
892 Berne St SE, Atlanta, GA
Brenau University provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Gainesville, Georgia and operated as a private institution. Brenau University has an annual student enrollment of over two thousand.
Students can select from several areas of study, including:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions office. Most students admitted to this school score in a range of 900 - 1110 on the SAT. 34% of those students that apply are accepted to Brenau University, of which 15% choose to attend.
The cost of tuition is nearly $23,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The mascot for Brenau University is the "Golden Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Available sports offered:
- Basketball (NAIA Division I)
- Soccer (NAIA Division I)
- Softball (NAIA Division I)
- Swimming (NAIA Division I)
- Tennis (NAIA Division I)
Students can take a look at the school's http://www.brenau.edu to view additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Brenau University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Brenau University is about 2,800, where graduate students make up roughly 10% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $29,000-$35,000 per year
- Per unit charges are around $1,100 for part time students
- The estimated cost for on campus dorms & meals is around $15,000, which includes nineteen meals provided per week
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 98% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $20,516 |
Receiving Student Loans | 73% | $7,091 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Brenau University may provide student services like:- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Brenau University
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Campus: Brenau University, North Atlanta-Norcross Campus
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- * Accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (since 2009)
Intercollegiate Athletics
BHU is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Appalachian Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Other Sports
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Brenau University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (C, M)
- Organizational Behavior Studies (M)
- Accounting (B, C, M)
- Project Management (M)
- Organizational Leadership (B)
- Human Resources (B, C, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B, M)
- Fashion Merchandising (B)
- Finance
- International Business
Education
- Elementary Education (A, B, C, M)
- Middle School Teacher (B, C, M)
- Secondary Education (M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Gerontology (M)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
- General Studies (B)
Psychology
- Clinical Psychology (M)
- Psychology (B, M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Interior Design (B, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Dance (B)
- Fashion Design (B)
- Theatre Design and Technology (B)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Brenau University.
- Truett - McConnell College in Toccoa Falls, GA (21 miles away)
- Piedmont College in Augusta, GA (24 miles away)
- Toccoa Falls College in Thomasville, GA (34 miles away)
- Emmanuel College - Franklin Springs in Swainsboro, GA (39 miles away)
- Oglethorpe University in Clarkesville, GA (42 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Compare all colleges & universities in Georgia
- Get a list of all private colleges in Georgia
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001556
- Phone: (404) 627-2681
- School Homepage