Brenau University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,000

2022 Average Net Price

$23,635

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

1.99%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

86.5%

2,334 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

2,704

62.5% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

46.1%

65 Graduates

About

Brenau University is a higher education institution located in Hall County, GA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Brenau University were Nursing Practice (144 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (54 degrees), and Other Health & Medical Administrative Services (17 degrees).

In 2022, 753 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brenau University. 90% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 9.96% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (386 degrees), 1.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (212 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Brenau University is $31,000, which is $7,004 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Brenau University is $31,000, which is $7,004 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,635.

In 2022, 87% of undergraduate students attending Brenau University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,000

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Brenau University was $31,000. The cost of tuition at Brenau University is $7,004 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$23,635

2022 Value

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Brenau University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,635. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Brenau University grew by 4%.

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

$11,525

Room and Board

$1,330

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Brenau University was of $11,525 in 2022. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.251% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,330. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.31% 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

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Brenau University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 6.1% with respect to 2021, when 82% 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 2,334 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 22.8% annual growth. Out of those 2,334 applicants, 2,020 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,704 students enrolled at Brenau University in 2022.

Brenau University has an overall enrollment yield of 11.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

2,020

Accepted Out of 2,334

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Brenau University was 86.5% (2,020 admissions from 2,334 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 89.1%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 22.8%, while admissions grew by 19.3%.

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

0% of enrolled first-time students at Brenau University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Brenau University had a total enrollment of 2,704 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Brenau University is 1,691 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,013. This means that 62.5% of students enrolled at Brenau University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Brenau University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.6% White, 28.3% Black or African American, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.14% Two or More Races, 2.92% Asian, 0.296% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.074% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Brenau University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (20.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (24.4%) and White Male (9.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Brenau University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,704 students. The full-time enrollment at Brenau University is 1,691 and the part-time enrollment is 1,013. This means that 62.5% of students enrolled at Brenau University are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% 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

55%

2022 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 55%. 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 (2022)

White
1,287 enrolled students
Black or African American
765 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
282 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Brenau University is 47.6% White, 28.3% Black or African American, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.14% Two or More Races, 2.92% Asian, 0.296% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.074% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 140 students (5.18%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 603 more women than men received degrees from Brenau University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brenau University is white (386 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (212 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Brenau University is Nursing Practice (144 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (54 degrees) and Other Health & Medical Administrative Services (17 degrees).

In 2022, 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 Education (138 degrees awarded), Health (329 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (38 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 (1,825,360 people), Registered nurses (1,511,949 people), Secondary school teachers (572,701 people), Education administrators (361,750 people), and Other managers (349,523 people).

The most specialized majors at Brenau University in 2022 are Education (138 degrees awarded), Health (329 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (38 degrees), English (10 degrees), and Psychology (30 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Brenau University are Education (138 degrees awarded), Health (329 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (38 degrees), English (10 degrees), and Psychology (30 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (3,507,830 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,815,877 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (715,037 people), Outpatient care centers (452,549 people), and Offices of physicians (288,259 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 (2022)

Nursing Practice
144 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
54 degrees awarded
Other Health & Medical Administrative Services
17 degrees awarded

In 2022, 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

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

678

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Brenau University, which is 0.111 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (678).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Brenau University in Physical Therapy, which is 0.538 times less than the 26 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 144 degrees were awarded to men at Brenau University in Nursing Practice, which is 13.1 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 37% of students graduating from Brenau University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Brenau University is Male and White (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 3.08% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
386 degrees awarded
Black or African American
212 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Brenau University is white (386 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (212 degrees).

2.52% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
347 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
196 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brenau University is white female (347 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (196 degrees).

Operations

Brenau University has an endowment valued at nearly $50.7M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −10.7M (−21.2%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Brenau University had a total salary expenditure of 62.9M. Brenau University employs 61 Assistant professors, 54 Associate professors and 23 Professors. Most academics at Brenau University are Female Assistant professor (46), Female Associate professor (38), and Female Professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brenau University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 59 employees, Management, with 35 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

Endowment

$50.7M

2022 Endowment

17.3%

decline from 2021

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

$25M

2022 Salaries

1.85%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Brenau University paid a median of $25M in salaries, which represents 39.8% of their overall expenditure ($62.9M) and a 1.85% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.02% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 7.01% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.5M

Instructional Salaries

142

Number of Employees

In 2022, Brenau University paid a total of $11.5M to 142 employees working as instructors, which represents 45.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

61 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

59 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Brenau University were Assistant professor with 61 employees, Associate professor with 54 employees, and Professor with 23 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brenau University were Office and Administrative Support with 59 employees, Management with 35 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Brenau University was Female Assistant professor with 46 employees, Female Associate professor with 38 employees, and Female Professor with 18 employees.

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

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