Brandeis University

Waltham, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Brandeis University

Brandeis University () is a private research university in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. It is located within the Greater Boston area. Founded in 1948 as a non-sectarian, coeducational university, Brandeis was established on the site of the former Middlesex University. It is named after Louis Brandeis, the first Jewish justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Brandeis is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The university has been a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) since 1985. In 2018, it had a total enrollment of 5,820 students on a campus of 235 acres (95 hectares). Alumni and faculty of the university have included Nobel Prize laureates Drew Weissman, Michael Rosbash, Jeffrey C. Hall, and Roderick MacKinnon; Fields Medalist Edward Witten; Turing Award winners Leslie Lamport and Charles H. Bennett; Abel Prize winner Karen Uhlenbeck; and co-creators of the television show Friends, David Crane and Marta Kauffman.

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41%

Acceptance

$35,736

Net price

3,618

Enrollment

86%

Grad rate

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Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

B+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

41%

Acceptance rate

1,462

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading690–750

SAT Math700–770

ACT Composite31–34

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$35,736

Average net price

$68,080

In-state tuition

$68,080

Out-of-state tuition

$19,944

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$86,448

Total cost of attendance

15%

Students receiving Pell grants

28%

Students with federal loans

$25,648

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$13,363

$30–48K

$15,135

$48–75K

$20,536

$75–110K

$26,784

$110K+

$54,885

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Social Sciences19.1%

Biology18.9%

Psychology7.7%

Computer Science7.5%

Business6.6%

Physical Sciences4.8%

Math & Statistics4.3%

Ethnic & Gender Studies4.3%

Multidisciplinary4.2%

Visual & Performing Arts4.1%

After Graduation

$77,231

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$52,967

Median earnings (6 yrs)

86%

Graduation rate

87%

Retention rate

88%

Earn more than a HS grad

$21,670

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,618

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

16%

First-generation

Gender balance

57% women

43% men

Race & ethnicity

White

41%

Asian

18%

Hispanic

Black

Two or more races

Brandeis University FAQ

Is Brandeis University a public or private school?

Brandeis University is a private nonprofit institution located in Waltham, MA.

What is the acceptance rate at Brandeis University?

Brandeis University has an acceptance rate of 41%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Brandeis University cost?

The average annual net price at Brandeis University is $35,736 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $68,080.

What is the graduation rate at Brandeis University?

About 86% of students at Brandeis University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Brandeis University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Brandeis University students earn a median of $77,231 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Brandeis University?

Admitted students at Brandeis University have an average SAT score of 1,462 and an ACT midpoint of 33. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Brandeis University?

Brandeis University enrolls about 3,618 students.

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