Brenau University

www.brenau.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,000

3.33% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$22,727

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.99%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

89.1%

1,900 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,551

63.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

51.5%

85 Graduates

About

Brenau University is a higher education institution located in Hall County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Brenau University were Nursing Practice (144 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (40 degrees), and General English Language & Literature (24 degrees).

In 2021, 780 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brenau University. 84.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 15.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (363 degrees), 1.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (256 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Brenau University is $31,000, which is $7,816 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Brenau University is $31,000, which is $7,816 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,727.

In 2021, 82% of undergraduate students attending Brenau University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,000

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Brenau University was $31,000. The cost of tuition at Brenau University is $7,816 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Brenau University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,727

2021 Value

4.66%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Brenau University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,727. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Brenau University grew by 4.66%.

This chart compares the average net price of Brenau University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,554

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Brenau University was of $11,554 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.72% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Brenau University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Brenau University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.53% with respect to 2020, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Brenau University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.99%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Brenau University was 1.99%, which represents 22 out of the 1103 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Brenau University received 1,900 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 66.8% annual growth. Out of those 1,900 applicants, 1,693 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.1% acceptance rate.

There were 2,551 students enrolled at Brenau University in 2021. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Brenau University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,693

Accepted Out of 1,900

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Brenau University was 89.1% (1,693 admissions from 1,900 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 92.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 66.8%, while admissions grew by 61.2%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Brenau University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

15%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

15% of enrolled first-time students at Brenau University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Brenau University had a total enrollment of 2,551 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Brenau University is 1,617 students and the part-time enrollment is 934. This means that 63.4% of students enrolled at Brenau University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Brenau University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.7% White, 30.3% Black or African American, 9.21% Hispanic or Latino, 3.14% Asian, 2.47% Two or More Races, 0.274% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.118% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Brenau University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (26.1%) and White Male (11.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Brenau University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,551 students. The full-time enrollment at Brenau University is 1,617 and the part-time enrollment is 934. This means that 63.4% of students enrolled at Brenau University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Brenau University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

51%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Brenau University was 51%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Brenau University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Brenau University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,267 enrolled students
Black or African American
773 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
235 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Brenau University is 49.7% White, 30.3% Black or African American, 9.21% Hispanic or Latino, 3.14% Asian, 2.47% Two or More Races, 0.274% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.118% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 68 students (2.67%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 540 more women than men received degrees from Brenau University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brenau University is white (363 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (256 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Brenau University is Nursing Practice (144 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (40 degrees) and General English Language & Literature (24 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brenau University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (24 degrees awarded), Health (297 degrees), and EDUCATION. (92 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brenau University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,951,490 people), Registered nurses (1,470,949 people), Accountants & auditors (1,089,472 people), Other managers (865,743 people), and Secondary school teachers (558,348 people).

The most specialized majors at Brenau University in 2021 are English (24 degrees awarded), Health (297 degrees), EDUCATION. (92 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (38 degrees), and Business (200 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brenau University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Brenau University are English (24 degrees awarded), Health (297 degrees), EDUCATION. (92 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (38 degrees), and Business (200 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brenau University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,582,223 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,891,327 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (843,620 people), Computer Systems Design (610,642 people), and Banking & related activities (536,745 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Brenau University.

Most Common (2021)

Nursing Practice
144 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
40 degree-majors awarded
General English Language & Literature
24 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Brenau University was Nursing Practice with 144 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Brenau University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

120

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

660

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Brenau University, which is 0.182 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (660).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Brenau University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Brenau University in Nursing Practice, which is 0.136 times less than the 132 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 132 degrees were awarded to men at Brenau University in Nursing Practice, which is 7.33 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 39% of students graduating from Brenau University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Brenau University is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.18% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
363 degrees awarded
Black or African American
256 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Brenau University is white (363 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (256 degrees).

2.95% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
308 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
219 degrees awarded
White Male
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brenau University is white female (308 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (219 degrees).

Operations

Brenau University has an endowment valued at nearly $61.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 16.4M (26.7%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Brenau University had a total salary expenditure of 59.4M. Brenau University employs 78 Assistant professors, 60 Associate professors and 18 Professors. Most academics at Brenau University are Female Assistant professor (64), Female Associate professor (39), and Male Associate professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brenau University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 68 employees, Management, with 47 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 25 employees.

Endowment

$61.3M

2021 Endowment

22.3%

growth from 2020

Brenau University has an endowment valued at about $61.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Brenau University grew 22.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.8M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Brenau University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$24.6M

2021 Salaries

2.02%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Brenau University paid a median of $24.6M in salaries, which represents 41.4% of their overall expenditure ($59.4M) and a 2.02% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.7M

Instructional Salaries

163

Number of Employees

In 2021, Brenau University paid a total of $12.7M to 163 employees working as instructors, which represents 51.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

78 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

68 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Brenau University were Assistant professor with 78 employees, Associate professor with 60 employees, and Professor with 18 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brenau University were Office and Administrative Support with 68 employees, Management with 47 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Brenau University was Female Assistant professor with 64 employees, Female Associate professor with 39 employees, and Male Associate professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Brenau University.