34%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,011 |
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| Declined | + 7,710 |
| Total Received | 11,721 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| SAT | 3092 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 1802 |
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Brandeis University, founded in 1948, is a private, liberal arts university. Programs are offered through the Schools of Creative Arts, Humanities, Science, and Social Science. Its 235-acre campus is located in Waltham, 10 miles west of Boston.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 5,722 |
| Established in | 1948 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by | • NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
235-acre, suburban campus in Waltham (population: 63,002), 10 miles from Boston. Major airport, bus, and train serve Boston. School operates transportation to Boston and Cambridge Thursday through Sunday. Public transportation serves campus.
Brandeis University
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453-9110
| Application fee | $80 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Required of some SAT or ACT Required |
34%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,011 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 7,710 |
| Total Received | 11,721 |
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Secondary school record
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Standardized test scores
State residency
Religious affiliation/commitment
Jennifer Walker
Executive Director of Admissions
P: 800 622-0622 (out-of-state)
F: 781 736-3536
admissions@brandeis.edu
| Tuition | $51,460 |
| Room | $8,364 |
| Board | $6,542 |
| Additional fees | $2,077 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $69,443 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $43,353 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $26,090 |
96%
$43,353
Need-based
| Federal | $3,826,032 |
| State | $623,782 |
| Institutional | $59,766,348 |
| Other external | $1,625,930 |
| Total | $65,842,092 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $26,819 |
| State | $20,807 |
| Institutional | $6,325,687 |
| Other external | $2,288,195 |
| Total | $8,661,508 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 3.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
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Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 70 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Israel South Korea Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes Host family program International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Jorge Delgado
Associate Director of International Admissions
delgado@brandeis.edu
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