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Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

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Tuition & Fees

$69,280

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
750
25th
690
75th
770
25th
700
75th
35
25th
31
75th
34
25th
27
75th
34
25th
31
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undergraduateRatios

43%

male

57%

female

10

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

40%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,237
Declined 6,225
Total Received 10,462
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Enrollment

3,632

undergraduate students

1,573

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1948, Brandeis University is a private four-year liberal arts university that is known for its strong programs in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts. Its 235-acre campus is located in Waltham, Massachusetts—10 miles west of Boston.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 5,205
Established in 1948
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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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.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Brandeis University
415 South Street
Waltham, MA
02453-9110

Campus Life

no
Housing available
76%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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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% 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%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
750
25th
690
75th
770
25th
700
75th
35
25th
31
75th
34
25th
27
75th
34
25th
31

Admissions Facts

Application fee $80
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 1
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

40%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,237
Declined 6,225
Total Received 10,462

Admissions Factors

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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
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Financial Aid

65%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$41,075

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $68,080
Housing $10,600
Food $7,984
Additional fees $1,200
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $88,864
Average Financial Aid - $41,075
Total with Avg. Aid $47,789
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


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

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Fencing yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

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 Facts

Athletic conference memberships
University Athletic Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Anthropology, General yes yes yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Artificial Intelligence yes
Biochemistry yes yes yes
Bioinformatics yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biophysics yes
Biotechnology yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology yes yes
Chemistry, General yes yes yes
Community Organization and Advocacy yes
Comparative Literature yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Computer Programming, Other yes
Computer Science yes yes yes
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other yes
Creative Writing yes
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration yes
Development Economics and International Development yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes yes yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes yes
Experimental Psychology yes yes yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Financial Mathematics yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Foreign Language Teacher Education yes
Health Policy Analysis yes yes
History, General yes yes yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Linguistics yes
Linguistics and Computer Science yes
Management Science yes
Mathematics, General yes yes yes
Medical Informatics yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes yes
Music Theory and Composition yes yes
Music, General yes yes
Musicology and Ethnomusicology yes yes
Neuroscience yes yes yes
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management yes
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution yes
Philosophy yes yes
Physics, General yes yes yes
Political Science and Government, Other yes yes yes
Project Management yes
Public Policy Analysis, General yes yes
Sociology, General yes yes yes
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Programs Offered

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

5,205

total students

28%

in-state

72%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

70%

3,632
students

Female
57%
2,075

Male
43%
1,557

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

100%

3,615
students

Female
57%
2,064

Male
43%
1,551

0%

17
students

Female
65%
11

Male
35%
6

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Student Break-down

19%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
17%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Hispanic/Latino
41%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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