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Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

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Overview

Brandeis University is a University institution located in Waltham, MA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 415 South Street
PO Box 549110
Waltham, MA  02454-9110
United States
Contact Jennifer Walker
Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid
Email: admissions@brandeis.edu
Phone: 781-736-3500
Fax: 781-736-3536

Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
African-american/black Studies Checkmark
American/united States Studies/civilization Checkmark
East Asian Studies Checkmark
European Studies/civilization Checkmark
French Studies Checkmark
German Studies Checkmark
Latin American Studies Checkmark
Near And Middle Eastern Studies Checkmark
Russian Studies Checkmark
Spanish And Iberian Studies Checkmark
Women's Studies Checkmark
Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Biochemistry Checkmark
Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Biophysics Checkmark
Neuroscience Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Business/commerce, General Checkmark
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Computer Science Checkmark
Education Associate Bachelors
Education, General Checkmark
English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
Creative Writing Checkmark
English Language And Literature, General Checkmark
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics Associate Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General Checkmark
Comparative Literature Checkmark
Linguistics Checkmark
History Associate Bachelors
History, General Checkmark
Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General Checkmark
Mathematics, General Checkmark
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
International/globalization Studies Checkmark
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other Checkmark
Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
Environmental Studies Checkmark
Philosophy And Religious Studies Associate Bachelors
Philosophy Checkmark
Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Chemistry, General Checkmark
Physics, General Checkmark
Psychology Associate Bachelors
Experimental Psychology Checkmark
Public Administration And Social Service Professions Associate Bachelors
Community Organization And Advocacy Checkmark
Health Policy Analysis Checkmark
Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
Anthropology, General Checkmark
Economics, General Checkmark
Political Science And Government, Other Checkmark
Sociology, General Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation Checkmark
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General Checkmark
Film/cinema/media Studies Checkmark
Fine/studio Arts, General Checkmark
Music, General Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

9,917
Applied
3,908
Accepted
3,692
Enrolled
39%
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Female Admissions

5,695
Females Applied
2,415
Females Accepted
42%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

4,222
Males Applied
1,493
Males Accepted
35%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

80
Application Fee
3.88
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Essay
One recommendation
Recommended Interview

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen January 1st April 1st
Early decision plan November 1st December 15th
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported
Transfer March 15th Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 710 660 740
SAT Math 740 680 780
ACT Composite 33 31 34

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

61,724
Private
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Fees

598
Full-time student fees
17,092
Room & board
9,746
Room only
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Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered No
Tuition pre-payment plan No
Tuition payment plans offered Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition Employees

Financial Aid

51,550
Avg. Financial Aid Package
50,287
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
47,514
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,099
Avg. Loan Aid
15,172
Avg. Grant Aid
47,462
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
99% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
93.66%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
70%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,692
Total Undergrad students
21%
International Students
68%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 8.14%
Black or African American 5.99%
White or Caucasian 42.42%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.05%
Asian 17.09%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.05%
Two or more races 2.83%
Other 2.37%

Gender

Male (42.66%)
Female (57.2%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Co-ed housing
Men-only housing
Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 78%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Spring Fest, Culture X and 24 Hour Musical

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Waltham Group, Undergraduate Theater Collective, Mountain Club, Student Union and Brandeis Football (Soccer) Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Archery No Checkmark No
Badminton Checkmark Checkmark No
Baseball No Checkmark No
Basketball Checkmark Checkmark No
Cheerleading No Checkmark No
Crew No Checkmark No
Cross-country Running No Checkmark No
Equestrian Sports No Checkmark No
Fencing No Checkmark No
Golf Checkmark Checkmark No
Gymnastics No Checkmark No
Indoor Track Checkmark Checkmark No
Rock Climbing No Checkmark No
Rowing No Checkmark No
Rugby No Checkmark No
Sailing No Checkmark No
Skiing (cross-country) No Checkmark No
Skiing (downhill) No Checkmark No
Soccer Checkmark Checkmark No
Softball Checkmark Checkmark No
Squash Checkmark Checkmark No
Swimming And Diving No Checkmark No
Table Tennis Checkmark Checkmark No
Tennis Checkmark Checkmark No
Track And Field No Checkmark No
Ultimate Frisbee No Checkmark No
Volleyball Checkmark Checkmark No
Weight Lifting Checkmark Checkmark No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Archery No Checkmark No
Badminton No Checkmark No
Baseball No Checkmark No
Basketball No Checkmark No
Cheerleading No Checkmark No
Crew No Checkmark No
Cross-country Running No Checkmark No
Equestrian Sports No Checkmark No
Fencing No Checkmark No
Golf No Checkmark No
Gymnastics No Checkmark No
Indoor Track No Checkmark No
Rock Climbing No Checkmark No
Rowing No Checkmark No
Rugby No Checkmark No
Sailing No Checkmark No
Skiing (cross-country) No Checkmark No
Skiing (downhill) No Checkmark No
Soccer No Checkmark No
Softball No Checkmark No
Squash No Checkmark No
Swimming And Diving No Checkmark No
Table Tennis No Checkmark No
Tennis No Checkmark No
Track And Field No Checkmark No
Ultimate Frisbee No Checkmark No
Volleyball No Checkmark No
Weight Lifting No Checkmark No

Faculty

260
Total Faculty
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 79
Part-time - 181
Male - 103
Female - 157
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