Brenau University's published cost of attendance is $46,010. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $19,481, mid-low-income families pay around $19,481 middle-income families pay about $18,420, mid-high-income families pay approximately $18,279, and higher-income families pay around $20,426.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $46,010 |
| Tuition and Fees | $34,027 |
| Room and Board | $12,850 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$27,086 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $18,924 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,481 |
| $30–48k | $17,379 |
| $48–75k | $18,420 |
| $75–110k | $18,279 |
| $110k+ | $20,426 |
Brenau University's published cost of attendance is $46,010. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $19,481, mid-low-income families pay around $19,481 middle-income families pay about $18,420, mid-high-income families pay approximately $18,279, and higher-income families pay around $20,426. Azimuth ranks Brenau University #721 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,437; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Brenau University's median four-year earnings of $61,654, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Brenau University earn median 4-year earnings of $61,654, placing the institution in the 51.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Brenau University sits in the 85.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Brenau University #531 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect the institution's focus on fields with direct labor-market alignment, particularly in health and related professional disciplines where employers actively recruit and offer stable career pathways. The earnings pattern centers on Health and related applied fields. Nursing is the largest program with 144 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $88,731, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field per the program-ranking methodology. The Teacher Education program graduates 58 students with median 4-year earnings of $46,138, also tracking at 1.0x the field benchmark. Health Administration and Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft round out the top programs, with 21 and 20 graduates respectively earning $38,591 and $36,910. This concentration in applied health and professional programs creates a coherent earnings profile where most graduates enter fields with predictable salary progression and sustained demand.
