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Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

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67,082 /year
Private tuition
before financial aid
35%
35%
Acceptance Rate
3,675
Students
Suburban setting
Suburban
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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

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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
Spanish Language And Literature 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
Human Services, General Checkmark
Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
Anthropology, General Checkmark
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics 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

11,279
Applied
3,986
Accepted
3,675
Enrolled
35%
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Female Admissions

6,394
Females Applied
2,479
Females Accepted
39%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

4,885
Males Applied
1,507
Males Accepted
31%
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 % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 710 680 750
SAT Math 740 690 770
ACT Composite 33 31 34

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

67,082
Private
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Fees

598
Full-time student fees
19,944
Room & board
11,960
Room only

Financial Aid

54,031
Avg. Financial Aid Package
54,282
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
45,081
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,722
Avg. Loan Aid
14,439
Avg. Grant Aid
50,371
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
99% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
92.43%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
61%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,675
Total Undergrad students
21%
International Students
68%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 8.22%
Black or African American 5.68%
White or Caucasian 42.23%
Asian 17.17%
Two or more races 4.04%
Other 1.86%

Gender

Male (42.53%)
Female (57.47%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Co-ed housing
Disabled 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 Checkmark No No
Badminton Checkmark No No
Baseball Checkmark Division 3 No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Cheerleading Checkmark No No
Crew Checkmark No No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 3 No
Equestrian Sports Checkmark No No
Fencing Checkmark Division 3 No
Golf No Checkmark No
Gymnastics Checkmark No No
Indoor Track Checkmark Checkmark No
Rock Climbing Checkmark No No
Rowing Checkmark No No
Rugby Checkmark No No
Sailing Checkmark No No
Skiing (cross-country) Checkmark No No
Skiing (downhill) Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball No No No
Squash Checkmark No No
Swimming And Diving Checkmark Division 3 No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Tennis Checkmark Division 3 No
Track And Field Checkmark Division 3 No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball No No No
Weight Lifting Checkmark No No
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Women's Sports

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

Faculty

553
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 409
Part-time - 144
Male - 282
Female - 271
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