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Brenau University
College Details II
Advanced Degrees
100
How long does it normally take to get a Bachelor's degree?
Four years (or more!)
100
What is room & board?
Extra costs involved with living on-campus: rent, food, activity fees, etc.
100

Brenau University's first graduating class in 1879 had how many students? 

Five

100
True or False: you must know what you want to study before entering college.
False!
100
How many years does it take to become a Medical Doctor (MD)?
Between 8 and 12 years!
200
How many years does it normally take to finish an Associate's degree?
Two years
200
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
Grants typically come from the government, based on a student's financial need or background. Scholarships come from many sources and students must apply individually to scholarships.
200

True or False: Brenau University has dual enrollment.

True. Students in high school may register for college courses at the university.

200
True or false: "pre-med" and "pre-law" are actual degrees offered by many colleges
False. Pre-med and pre-law are informal terms for students studying specific degrees that will best prepare them for Medical or Law school.
200
How long is a normal Master's degree?
Two - three years beyond a Bachelor's degree.
300

How much more likely are you to have a job if you have a Bachelor's degree versus a high school diploma?

Twice as likely!

300
List two expenses associated with college BESIDES tuition.
Examples: books, room & board (housing), parking, technology fees, activity fees, computer & web access, etc. (Not all colleges feature the same extra fees!)
300

What is Brenau Bound? 

Brenau Bound is our exclusive event for admitted students. You'll have the chance to meet professors, mingle with other students, attend a class, and explore campus. (March 28, 2026)

300
Name three fields or industries you could work in with a Business degree.
You could work just about anywhere -- from companies large and small to governments to higher education, etc.
300
Name two reasons you might want to get a Master's degree someday.
Examples: allows you to teach at certain institutions; allows for better pay; allows for promotions; allows for a deeper exploration of a subject you love; allows you to work toward a Doctorate
400

What does "first generation" college student mean? 

This means that your parents do not have college degrees.

400

Are scholarships available to students who attend college? 

Yes, there are private, federal, state and even local scholarships available for college. 

400

True or False: Brenau University has a Tiger's Den.

True. Owens Hall- first floor

400

What school was named one of the best universities in the Southeast region by Princeton Review? 

Brenau University

400
High school prinicipals typically have what type of degree?
Most high school principles have a PhD in Education, meaning they are Doctors!
500

What does the careeer development office assist with on a college campus?

  • Career assessments
  • Resume and portfolio building
  • Interview preparation
  • Cover letter assistance
  • Preparation for graduate school
  • Job searching
500
What is the FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
500

True or False: Brenau University has a mascot. 

True. His name is HJ. 

500
What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. degree?
B.A. is a Bachelor of Arts and a B.S. is a Bachelor of Science -- the separation has to do with a program's area of focus.
500
What kind of degree does a lawyer have? (Does it compare to an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Phd?)
Lawyers receive a Juris Doctorate, which is a form of doctoral degree.
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