Brenau University Acceptance Rate
Gainesville, Georgia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,761
- Admitted
- 2,401
- Yield
- 8.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Brenau University's acceptance rate has risen from 75.8% in 2014–15 to 87% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,563 to 2,761 (+8%) over that period.
Its 87% rate makes Brenau University more selective than about 27% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 24%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (89.2% for women vs 77.1% for men, a 12.1-point gap). Brenau University has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 8.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,563 | 1,943 | 75.8% | 231 |
| 2015–16 | 2,324 | 1,525 | 65.6% | 203 |
| 2016–17 | 1,975 | 704 | 35.6% | 177 |
| 2017–18 | 1,975 | 1,306 | 66.1% | 310 |
| 2018–19 | 2,674 | 1,521 | 56.9% | 280 |
| 2019–20 | 2,566 | 1,476 | 57.5% | 228 |
| 2020–21 | 1,139 | 1,050 | 92.2% | 175 |
| 2021–22 | 1,900 | 1,693 | 89.1% | 177 |
| 2022–23 | 2,334 | 2,020 | 86.5% | 237 |
| 2023–24 | 2,761 | 2,401 | 87% | 205 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,254 | 2,010 | 89.2% |
| Men | 507 | 391 | 77.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–590 | 12% |
| SAT Math | 480–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–23 | 6% |
How Brenau University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Brenau University's acceptance rate?
Brenau University's acceptance rate is 87% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,401 admitted of 2,761 applicants).
Is Brenau University test optional?
Brenau University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Brenau University?
Brenau University received 2,761 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,401.
What SAT score do you need for Brenau University?
Admitted students at Brenau University typically scored 510–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Brenau University getting harder to get into?
Brenau University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 75.8% in 2014–15 to 87% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.brenau.edu/.