Brandeis University

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About Brandeis University

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Brandeis University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Waltham, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,591, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 39%. The university offers 44 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 88%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $59,408.

Waltham, MA

$59,408

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

39%

Acceptance Rate Insight

39% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

91%

Retention Rate Insight

91% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

88%

Graduation Rate Insight

88% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARecommended

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentImplied no

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile31-34

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1370-1530

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

6k

Students enrolled

56%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

42%

Unknown

3%

Black

6%

Hispanic

8%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

25%

Asian

14%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

17% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

17%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

9

Total Online Enrollment

3130

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

92% On-campus

8% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold17% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

57%

State Grant Aid

6%

Institution Grant Aid

59%

Pell Grant

17%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,004
State Grant Aid$3,391
Institution Grant Aid$36,484
Pell Grant Aid$5,100

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debtafter graduation

$47k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

8.3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND GENDER STUDIES.
2AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
3BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
4BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
5COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
6EDUCATION.
7ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
8FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
9HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
10HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
11HISTORY
12HISTORY.
13LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
14MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
15MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
16NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
17PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
18PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
19PSYCHOLOGY.
20PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
21SOCIAL SCIENCES.
22VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.