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Brenau University

Gainesville, GA brenau.edu 981 students

Brenau University's main campus is located in Gainesville, Georgia, offering a traditional campus setting. The university includes Brenau Women's College, fostering a distinct atmosphere alongside its coeducational programs. With additional locations like the one in Norcross, Brenau extends its reach within the state.

Programs
4
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$50,364
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$33,275
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Brenau University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 47% of students receive Pell Grants; 75% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $21,115, roughly 37% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $20,696 $82,784
$30K – $48K $19,278 $77,112
$48K – $75K $21,551 $86,204
$75K – $110K $24,922 $99,688
$110K+ $19,129 $76,516
Sticker price (no aid) $33,275 $133,100
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Brenau University

4 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
79
$80,786/yr High 7.0x
Business Compare across schools →
51
$43,193/yr High 2.2x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
48
$40,980/yr High 2.1x
Psychology Compare across schools →
35
$36,497/yr High 1.7x