Brenau University
Brenau University is one of the thirty-five private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Georgia. The campus is located in an urban area, in Gainesville.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,932 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 310 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 202 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 65%). Every year 49% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Brenau University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $28,110, and fees were $400. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $28,110 and $400 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students2,932 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate65% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 7 | 71 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 0 |
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21 miles away |
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24 miles away |
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44 miles away |
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46 miles away |
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69 miles away |
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78 miles away |
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79 miles away |
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84 miles away |
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87 miles away |
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Tennessee Wesleyan University
90 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1947 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 09/01/1998 - 12/31/2010 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1985 - 06/30/2006 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/08/2006 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/16/2011 - Current |
Admission
66%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 880 to 1100 |
| ACT | 17 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $937/credit | |
| In State Students | $937/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $937/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $685/credit | |
| In State Students | $685/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $685/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $42,165 | $42,165 | $42,165 |
| ADN | 70 | $65,590 | $65,590 | $65,590 |
| BSN | 125 | $117,125 | $117,125 | $117,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $34,250 | $34,250 | $34,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of Brenau University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 53% | $4,255 |
| Other Federal Grant | 34% | $1,071 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 84% | $3,149 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 90% | $16,193 |
| Federal Student Loans | 68% | $5,839 |
| Private Loans | 11% | $8,101 |
$21,021
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$14,344 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$22,696 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$21,820 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,486 |
| Over $110,000$19,479 |
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Student Population
1,736
Undergrads
1,196
Graduates
2,555
Women
377
Men
53%
Full-time
47%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
47% |
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Black/African American |
33% |
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Hispanic |
7% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Georgia state board of nursing.
