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Brenau University

#992 in US ranking Gainesville, GA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$46,493
Tuition & fees
$35,520
Avg. aid
$15,546
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
88%
SAT range
930–1200
ACT range
18–22

Outcomes

Graduation rate
33%
Median salary
$59,237
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Brenau University?

In IPEDS 2024-25 reporting, Brenau's four-year graduation rate was 27%, and its six-year rate was 35%. These measures track defined cohorts of first-time, full-time students seeking bachelor's degrees; they are not completion rates for every transfer, part-time, adult or graduate student.

The reported first-year retention rate was 65%, indicating the share of the measured first-time cohort that returned the following fall. Graduation and retention figures describe different milestones and should not be combined into an individual student's odds of finishing. For a prospective student, the most useful follow-up questions concern advising, required course availability and the typical sequence in the intended major - especially if transferring or studying part time.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Brenau University?

College Scorecard program figures provide a limited view of earnings after completion, not a salary prediction for a new applicant. In the October 2026 data, the reported one-year-after-completion figure for registered nursing was $62,729; the corresponding figure for business/commerce was $34,767.

The one-year figures were $34,621 for teacher education focused on specific levels and methods, $24,093 for health and medical administrative services, and $19,557 for drama and theater arts. Scorecard program earnings concern measured former students who received federal aid, and reporting can be limited by cohort size and privacy rules. They should not be read as the earnings of every graduate in a major.

Occupation, location, further education, hours worked and career stage all affect pay. A comparison between programs should also account for tuition, borrowing and whether the intended job requires a license or additional degree.

Brenau University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
33%
4-year graduation
27%
6-year graduation
35%

Brenau University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
65%
First-year retention, part-time students
20%
Employed 1 year after graduation
97%

Brenau University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$59,237
4 years after graduation
$61,654
5 years after graduation
$56,714
7 years after graduation
$64,878
10 years after starting college
$54,638

Alumni Salary for Brenau University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Business/Commerce, General

$34,767

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

$19,557

Health and Medical Administrative Services

$24,093

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$62,729

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$34,621

Brenau University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

50454

Visual and Performing Arts

35237

Education

35136

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

28230

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

707

Psychology

527

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

606

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

606

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

404

Legal Professions and Studies

202

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

15034184

Education

481260

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

341347

Psychology

30434

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

707

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

314

Visual and Performing Arts

112

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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