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Brandeis University

Brandeis University is a medium, private institution located in Waltham, ma. Founded in 1948, Brandeis University offers undergraduate degrees in 98 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 3,675 undergraduates
cost $62,322 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Brandeis University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 39.4%
SAT score average 1473
ACT score average 33
Average high school GPA 3.9
Application fee $80
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Brandeis University is known for one of its top majors: Economics. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Computer Science and Information Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other

Popular majors

Economics
Biology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Public Policy Analysis
Business/Commerce, General
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $62,322
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,092
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,500
Cost of attendance* $81,914
Average financial aid package $54,031
Estimated cost $27,883 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $62,322
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,092
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,500
Cost of attendance* $81,914
Average financial aid package $54,031
Estimated cost $27,883 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from Brandeis University

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Brandeis University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,675, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

5,302

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
29%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
12%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
46%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Brandeis University, students love their Waltham Group, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 415 South St, Waltham, MA 02454-9110
phone 781-736-2000
address https://www.brandeis.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Waltham group

Undergraduate theater collective

Mountain club

Student union

Brandeis football (soccer) club

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Brandeis University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Brandeis University?

Brandeis University is located in Waltham, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Brandeis University? 

The acceptance rate for Brandeis University is 39%.

What’s the average GPA for Brandeis University?

The average high school GPA for Brandeis University students was 3.9.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Brandeis University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Brandeis University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $327,656.

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