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86.6%Acceptance
$33,275Tuition
981Students
35%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$54,003Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNAIAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$33,275
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,275
Average Net Price
$20,786
Students Receiving Financial Aid
46.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$12,600
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,950
Books & Supplies
$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance
$47,115
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
45.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
74.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
46.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $20,696
$30,001 – $48,000 $19,278
$48,001 – $75,000 $21,551
$75,001 – $110,000 $24,922
$110,001+ $19,129

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Cost Overview

Most Brenau families pay around $20,786 annually after aid, despite the $33,275 sticker price. Net costs vary dramatically by income, from $19,278 for middle-class families earning $30-48K to $24,922 for those making $75-110K. Over four years, expect to invest roughly $83,000 total.

Nearly three-quarters of students borrow federal loans. Typical graduates carry $27,000 in debt, translating to $286 monthly payments. With median starting salaries around $51,095, loan payments consume about 7% of gross income. The 45% loan repayment rate suggests many struggle with payments after graduation.

Middle-income families between $30-48K get the best financial deal here. They pay the lowest net price while wealthy families earning over $110K surprisingly also receive generous aid, bringing their costs down to $19,129 annually.

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