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Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

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.

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Tuition & Fees

$56,970

$56,970

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
38%
600-699
53%
500-599
8%
400-499
1%
700-800
60%
600-699
26%
500-599
12%
400-499
2%
700-800
43%
600-699
51%
500-599
5%
400-499
1%
composite english math
30-36
79%
24-29
18%
18-23
3%
30-36
53%
24-29
45%
18-23
2%
30-36
75%
24-29
23%
18-23
2%
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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

1

teacher

10

students

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Very Selective

31%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,675
Declined + 8,123
Total Received 11,798
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Private (nonprofit)

3,639

undergraduate students

2,162

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Economics
  3. Psychology
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Codes

SAT 3092
ACT 1802

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Fun Facts

  • As the group advertises, "Like Latex? Like Art? Like Dancing? Like Nudity? Like Friends?" Then join the Liquid Latex performing arts group at Brandeis University! Their annual show features artfully painted (almost) nude students and unique choreography.

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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)
Campus Enrollment 5,801
Established in 1948
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
•  NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

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Waltham, MA

235-acre, suburban campus in Waltham (population: 62,442), 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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
76%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
56%
Top 1/4
91%
Top 1/2
99%
Bottom 1/2
1%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
38%
600-699
53%
500-599
8%
400-499
1%
700-800
60%
600-699
26%
500-599
12%
400-499
2%
700-800
43%
600-699
51%
500-599
5%
400-499
1%
composite english math
30-36
79%
24-29
18%
18-23
3%
30-36
53%
24-29
45%
18-23
2%
30-36
75%
24-29
23%
18-23
2%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $80
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 or ACT Required
SAT Subject Tests Required of some

Very Selective

31%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,675
Declined + 8,123
Total Received 11,798

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Secondary school record

Important

Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
Standardized test scores
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Jennifer Walker
Dean of Admissions
P: 800 622-0622 (out-of-state)
F: 781 736-3536
admissions@brandeis.edu

Financial Aid

94%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$45,125.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $55,130
Room $9,060
Board $6,830
Additional fees $1,840
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $73,860
Average Financial Aid - $45,125
Total with Avg. Aid $28,735

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,917,975
State $632,617
Institutional $59,459,696
Other external $1,919,817
Total $65,930,105

Non-need-based

Federal $3,736
State $708
Institutional $7,374,109
Other external $2,254,837
Total $9,633,390

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
January 1

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
January 1

Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement
January 1

Other
January 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Other

Financial Aid Office

P: 781 736-3700
F: 781 736-3719
sfs@brandeis.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Sherri Melissa Avery
Director of Financial Aid and Student Employment
savery@brandeis.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
diving
fencing
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

archery, boxing, Brazilian jujitsu, cheerleading, equestrian sports, gymnastics, Krav Maga, quidditch, rock climbing, rowing, rugby, sailing, skiing, snowboarding, squash, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

archery, boxing, Brazilian jujitsu, cheerleading, equestrian sports, gymnastics, Krav Maga, lacrosse, quidditch, rock climbing, rowing, rugby, sailing, skiing, snowboarding, squash, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, ballet, ballroom dance, basketball, corn hole, dance company, dance crew, dodgeball, fencing, football, hip hop dance, home run derby, ice skating, Indian dance, indoor soccer, karate/jujitsu, kickball, lacrosse, majorette dance line, mountain climbing, pole dance/fitness, salsa, softball, spikeball, squash, step team, swing dance, tae kwon do, tap dance, tennis, water polo, volleyball, yoga

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Athletic Directors

Jim Zotz (men's)
Acting Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
University Athletic Association
Mascot
Judges
School colors
navy and white

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
African/African-American Studies
American Studies
Ancient Greek/Roman Studies
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Art History
Biochemistry
Biochemistry/Biophysics
Bioinformatics
Biological Physics
Biology
Biotechnology
Business
Business Administration
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Comparative Humanities
Comparative Literature/Culture
Computational Linguistics
Computer Science
Conflict Resolution/Coexistance
Creative Writing
Digital Innovation
Digital Marketing/Design
East Asian Studies
Economics
Education Studies
Education/Elementary/Secondary/Jewish Day Schools
Education/Teacher Leadership
English
Environmental Studies
European Cultural Studies
Film/Television/Interactive Media
Finance
French/Francophone Studies
Genetic Counseling
German Studies
Global Health Policy/Management
Global Studies
Health/Medical Informatics
Health/Science/Society/Policy
Hispanic Studies
History
Independent Interdisciplinary Major
Information Security Leadership
Instructional Design/Technology
International Economics/Finance
International/Global Studies
Islamic/Middle Eastern Studies
Latin American/Latino Studies
Linguistics
Mathematics
Molecular/Cell Biology
Music
Music Composition/Theory
Music/Composition/Theory
Musicology
Near Eastern/Judaic Studies
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Physics
Politics
Project/Program Management
Psychology
Public Policy
Robotic Software Engineering
Russian Studies
Social Impact
Social Policy
Sociology
Software Engineering
Strategic Analytics
Studio Art
Sustainable International Development
Teaching Chinese at the College Level
Technology Management
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts/Acting
User-Centered Design
Women's/Gender/Sexuality Studies
Womens/Gender/Sexuality Studies
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Economics
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

5,801

total students

30%

in-state

70%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

63%

3,639
students

Female
61%
2,205

Male
39%
1,434

37%

2,162
students

Female
56%
1,210

Male
44%
952

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

3,619
students

Female
61%
2,193

Male
39%
1,426

1%

20
students

Female
60%
12

Male
40%
8

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Student Break-down

20%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
14%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Hispanic/Latino
46%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

24%

Transfer applicants accepted

22%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 3.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: March 15

Spring: November 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 70
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

International Student Contact

Jorge Delgado
Associate Director of International Admissions
delgado@brandeis.edu

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