About Brandeis University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
National Rank
#175
Student Population
5,800
Website
www.brandeis.edu/Accreditation
CIHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Brandeis University is a private not-for-profit university located at Waltham, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1948 by the Jewish community whose vision was to provide quality higher education irrespective of ethnicity, race, and gender. It is a non-sectarian institution with over 3600 undergraduate students and 2000 graduates students. The university also received a $51 million financial aid till date through grants and scholarships.
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There are 527 faculty members and 188 graduate assistants and the student-faculty ratio is 10:1.
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It has a total graduation rate of 90%.
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There is a total population of 5,729 students which includes 5,199 full-time and 530 part-time students.
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The acceptance rate of the university is 33%.
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The institutional accreditation is provided by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Online Education at Brandeis University
The university has a total of 65 online programs across 24 disciplines. It also offers summer classes in a wide range of subjects without the rigidity of fixed class time. The majors include STEM-based majors, commerce majors such as Accounting and Business Management, art majors such as Political Science and Philosophy and a few others. The online Graduate Professional Studies (GPS) program at the university enables students to study at a comfortable pace. The well designed and easy-to-understand online classrooms are designated to provide the latest syllabus, updated frequently with updated content of Master's degrees and professional development courses.
Reviews
The following are some highlights of Brandeis University regarding numerous aspects of their services, or traits of the university itself, that we were able to derive from numerous student reviews:
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Brandeis has rigorous and challenging academic programs.
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The professors are passionate about what they are teaching and always take time with students whenever needed.
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The proximity to Boston is great and there are free shuttles to the city, where there is always something to do when you want to get away from Waltham and not so great dining hall food.
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Academics are often phenomenal with small class sizes and teachers who are devoted to the student's success.
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Campus facilities and housing are acceptable and renovations are regularly being made.
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Resources are available for everything, from mental health to lab access. The facilities are readily available and encouraged for students.
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The community is friendly and welcoming.
Rankings
Brandeis University has been ranked by numerous outlets, including US News & World Report, Washington Monthly and even the National Research Council.
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According to The Princeton Review, out of 380 colleges in the U.S., Brandeis University was ranked 1st for student engagement in 2015. It also ranked 1st in Waltham.
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Kiplinger's Personal Finance claims that the university goes up to the 34th position for Best Values in Private Universities category in 2016.
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The National Research Council puts it in the 2nd position in the Top National Universities for Doctoral Programs in Neuroscience and Neurobiology.
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The Financial Arts news outlet ranks it 1st for its Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance Program.
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Brandeis University has a world rank of 500, which puts it among the top 3% best universities in the world.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Jan
Acceptance Rate
31%
SAT Range
1280 - 1500
ACT Range
29 - 33
Application Fee
$80
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Accept Common App
Yes
Brandeis University Admissions
Brandeis University accepts applications for admission from Freshmen, Transfer students, Continuing Education students and International Students. The applicants need to meet the listed admission requirements, according to their category. The Admissions requirements vary in each case. The application for admission is available on the Official Website of Brandeis University, it is available online at the Brandeis University's Office of Admission. All students applying to Brandeis University are required to have adequate courses in preparation for Brandeis including a minimum four years of English, three years of mathematics, three years of lab sciences, three years of social sciences and two to three years of a foreign language.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$39,735
Average Annual Cost
$53,260
Books And Supplies
$1,000
Other Fees
$2,135
Room And Board
$15,440
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,500
Total One Year Cost
$73,335
The net price of Brandeis University is about $39,735. The average annual cost for tuition fees is about $53,260 and the average cost for the book supplies is about $1,000.
Other fees inside the campus amount to $2,135, the cost for room and housing expenses is about $15,440.
Miscellaneous expenses include an amount of $1,500 that needs to be paid by the student which in total makes the annual cost of the University amount to $73,335.
Take a look at the Tuitions section for more information on what Brandeis University.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctoral
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
92%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$10,449
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Economics
157 Graduates
Biology, General
147 Graduates
Business/Commerce, General
123 Graduates
Psychology, General
116 Graduates
Public Policy Analysis
111 Graduates
Computer Science
83 Graduates
Area Studies
62 Graduates
Mathematics
60 Graduates
Political Science and Government
58 Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
57 Graduates
International/Global Studies
56 Graduates
History
41 Graduates
Chemistry
36 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
35 Graduates
Anthropology
32 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
29 Graduates
Sociology
28 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
26 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
25 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
20 Graduates
Physics
20 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
19 Graduates
Education, General
17 Graduates
Philosophy
17 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
15 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
12 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
9 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
9 Graduates
Music
9 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
4 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
3,639
Socio-Economic Diversity
18%
Part-time
1%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$85,221 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 99% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
99%
Undergrads in College Housing
79%
Averege Housing Cost
$8,660/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $6,780/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$6,780/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Judges
School Colors
navy and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
171
Total Female Athletes
145
Intramural Sports
33
Sports Club
36
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by BU. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $16,080 per year for living on campus. Brandeis University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at BU costs around $6,780 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 39% male and 61% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,700/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$57,900/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$241 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$31,085
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$6,188
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,577
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$29,331
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$53,786
$30K - $48K
$50,643
$48K - $75K
$47,616
$75K - $110K
$37,268
> $110K
$17,117
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$65,930,105
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$9,633,390
Brandeis University provides financial support to students who need them. These financial aid programs can be used to pay fees and meet other necessities. The eligibility criteria for each financial aid varies and ranges from academic performance and project submission to nationality and citizenship. The financial support schemes are implemented in different forms including grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study options.
Eligible students who are interested to get these provisions are required to fill in the FAFSA form. Brandeis University federal school code is 002133. The financial aid programs provided to the students are given below.
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Institutional Aids such as Brandeis-Sponsored Merit Scholarship, Stroum family Waltham Scholarship, Brandeis International Business School Scholars, and Edward Fein Scholarship are given.
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Federal Aid includes Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Perkins Loan, and Direct PLUS Loan along with the Federal Work-Study option.
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Gilbert Grant is given as State Aid.
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Military Aid includes the Yellow Ribbon Program and Post 9/11 GI Bill.
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