Overview

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

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

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Majors & Degrees

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

10,462

Applied

4,238

Accepted

3,632

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,888

Females Applied

2,591

Females Accepted

44%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,566

Males Applied

1,643

Males Accepted

36%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

80

Application Fee

3.9

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 2nd	March 21st	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 7th	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	March 15th	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	690	750
SAT Math	-	700	770
ACT Composite	-	31	34

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

69,934

Private

Fees

598

Full-time student fees

20,954

Room & board

12,630

Room only

Financial Aid

57,507

Avg. Financial Aid Package

56,841

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

56,730

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,763

Avg. Loan Aid

15,071

Avg. Grant Aid

54,204

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

94.54%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

65%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,632

Total Undergrad students

19%

International Students

67%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.01%
Black or African American	5.83%
White or Caucasian	41.43%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.03%
Asian	17.74%
Two or more races	4.28%
Other	2.4%

Gender

Male (42.79%)

Female (57.13%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Choral groups

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		Division 3	No
Golf	No		No
Gymnastics		No	No
Indoor Track			No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		Division 3	No
Golf	No		No
Gymnastics		No	No
Indoor Track	No		No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

512

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 382

Part-time - 130

Male - 266

Female - 246