Brandeis University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Waltham, MA

$55,340

Avg tuition

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About Brandeis University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Brandeis University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Waltham, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,493, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 33%. The university offers 43 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 89%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $55,340.

Rankings

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

33% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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90% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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89% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Recommended

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 31-33

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1320-1510

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

42%

Non-U.S. Citizen

25%

Asian

12%

Hispanic

Unknown

Black

Two or more races

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

59%

Socio-economic diversity

14% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,000
On-campus room and board	$16,080
On-campus other expenses	$1,500
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$12,500
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$1,500
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$3,300

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$73,920	$73,920
Off-campus without family	$70,340	$70,340
Off-campus with family	$59,640	$59,640

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	Women's Studies
	American/United States Studies/Civilization
	East Asian Studies
	European Studies/Civilization
	Latin American Studies
	Near and Middle Eastern Studies
	French Studies
	German Studies
	Spanish and Iberian Studies
	African-American/Black Studies
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biochemistry
	Biophysics
	Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
	Human/Medical Genetics
	Bioinformatics
	Biotechnology
	Neuroscience
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Project Management
	Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Business/Commerce, General
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
	Computer Programming, Other
	Computer Science
	Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
	Computer and Information Systems Security
	Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other
5	Education
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Education, General
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Foreign Language Teacher Education
6	English Language And Literature/Letters
	Creative Writing
	English Language and Literature, General
7	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Comparative Literature
	Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
	Linguistics
8	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Medical Informatics
9	History
	History, General
10	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Humanities/Humanistic Studies
11	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
	Financial Mathematics
12	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
	International/Global Studies
	Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
13	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Studies
14	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
15	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Physics, General
16	Psychology
	Experimental Psychology
17	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Health Policy Analysis
	Community Organization and Advocacy
	Public Policy Analysis
18	Social Sciences
	Anthropology
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, Other
	Development Economics and International Development
	Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
	Economics, General
19	Visual And Performing Arts
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Film/Cinema Studies
	Music, General
	Music Theory and Composition
	Musicology and Ethnomusicology
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation

Brandeis University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Brandeis University

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a competitive acceptance rate. This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools. This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Graduation Rate Insight Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools. This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards