Brandeis University, located in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a private research university founded in 1948 on the humanistic principle that education should not be elitist, but open to all who are qualified. The university is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, social justice and scholarship. Its world-class faculty members, committed to teaching and research, are dedicated to engaging and collaborating with the wider community. With its strong Jewish and intercultural roots, Brandeis is home to a dynamic mix of students from around the globe and from diverse backgrounds, who work together to create an intellectually stimulating learning environment. Brandeis is consistently ranked among the top universities in the US and offers more than 65 undergraduate and 50 graduate programs, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
- Address: 415 South St, Waltham, MA 02454-9110
- Phone: (781) 736-2000
- Website: https://www.brandeis.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 5,440
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $80
- Selectivity: Very Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $57,615 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Room & Board | $12,500 |
| Other | $1,500 |
| Total Cost | $72,615 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 33%
- SAT Range: 1320 – 1510
- ACT Range: 31 – 33
Majors
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Computer Science
- Health Policy Analysis
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 99%
- Part-time: 1%
Student Gender
- Male: 41%
- Female: 59%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 12%
- Black or African American: 5%
- Hispanic / Latino: 7%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 42%
- Two or More Races: 3%
- Unknown: 5%
- Non-resident Alien: 25%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 100%
- 25 and Over: 0%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 25%
- Out-of-State: 75%
- Unknown: 0%