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

9,756

Applied

4,430

Accepted

3,358

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,532

Females Applied

2,742

Females Accepted

50%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,219

Males Applied

1,684

Males Accepted

40%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

80

Application Fee

3.84

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 15th	March 19th	No
Early decision plan	November 3rd	December 11th	No
Other early decision plan	November 3rd	January 29th	No
Transfer	March 15th	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	670	740
SAT Math	-	660	750
ACT Composite	-	31	34

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

73,080

Private

Fees

598

Full-time student fees

21,880

Room & board

13,180

Room only

Financial Aid

63,186

Avg. Financial Aid Package

65,635

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

57,906

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,537

Avg. Loan Aid

15,513

Avg. Grant Aid

59,009

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

94.19%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

61%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,358

Total Undergrad students

16%

International Students

67%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.56%
Black or African American	6.7%
White or Caucasian	39.77%
Asian	18.94%
Two or more races	4.82%
Other	3.47%

Gender

Male (42.82%)

Female (57.06%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Not Reported
Housing requirements	Not Reported
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	70%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Athletics

Men's Sports

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

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

481

Total Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 366

Part-time - 115

Male - 248

Female - 233