Brenau University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Gainesville, GA · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 88% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 500–620 reading and writing, 430–580 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 18–22 composite
  • Average net price: $20,860 a year (2022–23)
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Brenau University GPA requirements

Brenau University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Brenau University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Brenau University acceptance rate

Brenau University admitted 3,182 of 3,625 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 88%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Brenau University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Gainesville, Georgia, with 1,273 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Brenau University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing500550620
SAT Math430540580
ACT Composite182022
ACT English152022
ACT Math161819
12% submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores, as Brenau University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1079 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Brenau University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Brenau University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Brenau University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,860 a year at Brenau University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Brenau University?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Brenau University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How much does GPA matter at Brenau University?

A lot: Brenau University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What are Brenau University's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Brenau University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 500–620 in reading and writing and 430–580 in math; ACT composite 18–22, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How hard is it to get into Brenau University?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Brenau University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What percent of applicants does Brenau University accept?

Brenau University's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,182 of 3,625 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA does Brenau University look for?

Brenau University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Brenau University?

No. Brenau University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 12% sent SAT scores and 4% sent ACT scores.

What do students pay at Brenau University after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,860 a year at Brenau University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Brenau University give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Brenau University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does Brenau University look at legacy status?

Yes. Brenau University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Brenau University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Brenau UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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