Brenau University

Brenau University

Southeast Region
City Campus Setting
Small Size
1,195 Undergrad Enrollment
11:1 Student:Faculty
Doctoral Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards
500 Washington Street SE - Gainesville, GA 30501

From Brenau University

Founded in 1878 as a private institution for the education of women, in the past year, Brenau enrolled more than 3,800 students in graduate and undergraduate studies on campuses and online. The Gainesville, Georgia-based liberal arts institution includes the residential Women’s College, with 4 Georgia coed campuses (Augusta, Gainesville, Fairburn, Norcross), one in Florida (Jacksonville) as well as online degrees.

Why Brenau University
Brenau’s Women’s College on the historic Gainesville campus, 50 miles northeast of Atlanta, provides a full range of academic and extracurricular experiences, including nationally competitive varsity sports, national sororities and honor societies, and outlets for artistic expression and community service. At Brenau, your professors will know your name, your classmates will be your biggest supporters, and you will discover a world full of possibilities inside and outside the classroom.

During the day on the historic Gainesville campus, men may major in dance, health science, music, nursing and theatre.

Visit Campus
The best way to see if Brenau is right for you is to visit our campus. We would love to host you and your family – and maybe a friend or two – during a campus tour or weekend visitation event. Our tour guides and admissions specialists are happy to answer any questions as they guide you around our beautiful campus. Daily tours are offered Monday thru Friday and on the last Saturday of every month. If you are unable to make it to one of our scheduled tours or weekend events, please give us a call; we will be happy to reserve a time just for you.

Neighborhood

Located in downtown Gainesville, Brenau University's Washington Street campus sits in the heart of a walkable historic district with easy access to local restaurants, cafes, and shops within a short stroll. The area offers a charming small-town atmosphere with tree-lined streets and a mix of independent businesses and dining options that cater to students looking for casual hangouts and entertainment. The proximity to downtown Gainesville provides a welcoming community feel while maintaining the peaceful, focused environment ideal for academic pursuits.
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Car-Friendly
Walk Score
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Minimal Transit
Transit Score
15
Minimal Biking
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Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
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Admissions & Enrollment

2025-26 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Test scores: Not required
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 12 990 - 1170  
ACT 6 17 - 23  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 2,761 18 % 81 % -
Number admitted 2,401 16 % 83 % 1 %
Number enrolled 205 9 % 90 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Certificate
Associate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Assoc. Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biology/Biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Leadership
Project Management
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance and Financial Management Services
Finance
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
Organizational Behavior Studies
Management Information Systems
Marketing/Marketing Management
Fashion Merchandising
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Communication
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication
Education Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
Special Education and Teaching
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs Physician Assistant
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
Nursing Administration
Nursing Practice
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Physical Therapy/Therapist
History History
Legal Professions and Studies Legal Professions and Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Dispute Resolution
Gerontology
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Psychology Clinical Psychology
Psychology
Social Sciences International Relations and Affairs
Visual and Performing Arts Dance
Fashion/Apparel Design
Interior Design
Acting
Costume Design
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Musical Theatre
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Fine/Studio Arts
Music Performance
Music

Athletics

NAIA Division I
Sport Men Women
Basketball
Golf
Lacrosse
Other Sports
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field, Indoor
Track and Field, Outdoor
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball

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Mission Statement

Brenau University challenges students to live extraordinary lives of personal and professional fulfillment. As students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees or non-degree programs at Brenau campuses and online, each prepares for a lifetime of intellectual accomplishment and appreciation of artistic expression through a curriculum enriched by the liberal arts, scientific inquiry and global awareness.