Brenau University

Distance learning is available through Brenau's online school. Meanwhile, local students can take advantage of Brenau University's physical campus that's located in Gainesville, Georgia. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics shows that among its entire undergraduate student body, 45% of students are enrolled in distance education only. Another 31% of students engage in at least some online courses. 

Yes, Brenau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctorate degrees, and certificates. This status means that the school has undergone a series of inspections to verify the quality of its programs and faculty. 

Importantly, OnlineU only includes accredited online schools on its site.

One of the things Brenau is known for is its women's only college. Known simply as The Women's College, this institution consists of small class sizes that make up specially designed programs for women seeking leadership skills. At Brenau, students can find mentors, alumni connections, and competitive athletic programs. There's also the Women's Leadership Program, where students complete 12 credits in gender and leadership studies. 

The highest earning degree at Brenau is the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, where graduates can expect to bring in a median annual salary of ~$67,500. Unfortunately, this program isn't available online. However, Brenau does offer a fully online Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner for those who have already completed the undergraduate prerequisites. Keep in mind that the earnings will likely be higher for master's graduates. 

OnlineU's Salary Score can also help students understand their potential earnings. This proprietary metric compares similar degrees from different schools based on alumni salaries. On a scale of 1 to 100, Brenau earns 26 at the bachelor's and doctorate levels as well as a 37 at the master's level. 

According to College Scorecard data, Brenau has a 92% acceptance rate. Since the average acceptance rate for four-year schools is around 60%, Brenau is a much easier school to get into than its counterparts. Plus, college entrance exams are not required, which makes it even more accessible for certain students to apply. 

All bachelor's students applying to college at Brenau must have a 2.50 GPA reflected across their college preparatory high school courses. However, those applying for an associate degree only need a 2.0 GPA. 

First-year students should complete the following steps to apply:

• Submit Brenau University's online application.
• Send official high school transcripts to Brenau's Office of Admissions.

Due to its rolling admissions policy, most programs allow students to apply any time of the year.