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
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
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
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
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

9,917

Applied

3,908

Accepted

3,693

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,695

Females Applied

2,415

Females Accepted

42%

Acceptance Rate

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 %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	710	660	740
SAT Math	740	680	780
ACT Composite	33	31	34

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

61,724

Private

Fees

598

Full-time student fees

17,092

Room & board

9,746

Room only

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

47,267

Avg. Financial Aid Package

50,631

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

41,942

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,024

Avg. Loan Aid

14,911

Avg. Grant Aid

43,088

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

95.28%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

81%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,693

Total Undergrad students

21%

International Students

68%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.11%
Black or African American	5.97%
White or Caucasian	42.37%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.05%
Asian	17.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	2.82%
Other	2.5%

Gender

Male (42.7%)

Female (57.3%)

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

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Fest, Culture X and 24 Hour Musical

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

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

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No		No
Gymnastics	No		No
Indoor Track		Division 3	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
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis			No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball			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	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No		No
Gymnastics	No		No
Indoor Track		Division 3	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	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis			No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

582

Total Faculty

Full-time - 398

Part-time - 184

Male - 293

Female - 289