Brandeis University

Waltham, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Brandeis University

Brandeis University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Waltham, MA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 3,618 students. The acceptance rate is 41%. 86% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $77,231.

41%

Acceptance

$35,736

Net price

3,618

Enrollment

86%

Grad rate

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Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

B+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

41%

Acceptance rate

1,462

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading690–750

SAT Math700–770

ACT Composite31–34

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$35,736

Average net price

$68,080

In-state tuition

$68,080

Out-of-state tuition

$19,944

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$86,448

Total cost of attendance

15%

Students receiving Pell grants

28%

Students with federal loans

$25,648

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$13,363

$30–48K

$15,135

$48–75K

$20,536

$75–110K

$26,784

$110K+

$54,885

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Social Sciences19.1%

Biology18.9%

Psychology7.7%

Computer Science7.5%

Business6.6%

Physical Sciences4.8%

Math & Statistics4.3%

Ethnic & Gender Studies4.3%

Multidisciplinary4.2%

Visual & Performing Arts4.1%

After Graduation

$77,231

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$52,967

Median earnings (6 yrs)

86%

Graduation rate

87%

Retention rate

88%

Earn more than a HS grad

$21,670

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,618

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

16%

First-generation

Gender balance

57% women

43% men

Race & ethnicity

White

41%

Asian

18%

Hispanic

Black