Brandeis
Brandeis University
415 South St, Waltham, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Brandeis University (Brandeis)
About this school
Brandeis University, founded in 1948, is a private, liberal arts university. It offers the intimacy and faculty engagement of a small liberal arts college and the scope of a world-class research university. An extensive merit scholarship program assists talented students to discover intellectual routes through discussion and research, through established concentrations or interdisciplinary studies, to success in advanced studies in the nation's leading graduate and professional schools. Programs are offered through the Schools of Creative Arts, Humanities, Science, and Social Science. Its 235-acre campus is located in Waltham, 10 miles west of Boston.
- www.brandeis.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
2,087
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:3,635
- Men:1,480 Men (40.7%)
- Women:2,155 Women (59.3%)
Location
Admission Information (Brandeis)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Brandeis University is most difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over 29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 4 |
Science | - | 4 |
Foreign Language | - | 4 |
Social Studies | - | 4 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | January 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 415 South Street |
City, State, Zip | Waltham, MA 02454-9110 |
Phone | (781) 736-3500 |
Fax | (781) 736-3536 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 1 |
Application Fee | $80 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 1, January 1 |
Early Decision Notification | December 15, February 1 |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted, supplemental forms required |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 34% of 11,721 applicants were admitted |
Women | 36% of 7,140 applicants were admitted |
Men | 31% of 4,581 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 858 (21%) of 4,011 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 530 (21%) of 2,583 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 328 (23%) of 1,428 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.85 |
375 And Above | 64% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 22% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 8% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 4% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 2% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 690 average |650-760 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 50% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 39% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 11% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 1% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 36% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 52% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 10% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 2% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 31 average |29-33 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 71% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 27% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 2% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Brandeis)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $53,537 (75.46%)
- Room & Board: - $14,906 (21.01%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,000 (1.41%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $1,500 (2.11%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Brandeis University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline January 1 |
Award Notification Date | On or about April 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Institutional Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002133 | Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 550 (65.4%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 420 (76.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 417 (99.3%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 394 (94.5%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 97% |
Average Award | $44,761 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 410 (98.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $41,854 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 365 (87.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,124 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 48 (11.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 120 (14.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,958 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,991 (55.7%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,716 (86.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,710 (99.7%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,225 (71.6%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 96% |
Average Award | $43,353 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,657 (96.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $39,606 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,530 (89.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,560 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 154 (9.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 381 (10.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,333 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 54% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $33,522 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 6.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,599 |
Academics & Instruction (Brandeis)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
358
Part-Time Faculty
196
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
61%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 18% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 44% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 15% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 8% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 5% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 6% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 4% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 2,190,556 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 130 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Brandeis University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
94.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
82.7%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
88.6%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
90.0%
Programs & Majors (Brandeis)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (43)
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biophysics
- Business/Commerce, General
- Chemistry, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- East Asian Studies
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- European Studies/Civilization
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Hebrew Language and Literature
- History, General
- International/Global Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Linguistics
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, Other
- Psychology, General
- Russian Language and Literature
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Student-designed major, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Business/marketing
Online Degrees
Engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy
Master's Programs of Study (69)
- Anthropology
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Child and Family Studies
- Classics
- Cognitive Sciences
- Communication--General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies
- Developmental Psychology
- Distance Education Development
- Economics
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance and Banking
- Gender Studies
- Genetic Counseling
- Genetics
- Health Informatics
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- History
- Human Services
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Humanities
- Inorganic Chemistry
- International Affairs
- International Business
- International Health
- Internet and Interactive Multimedia
- Jewish Studies
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems
- Management Strategy and Policy
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Medical Informatics
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Near and Middle Eastern Languages
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Neurobiology
- Neuroscience
- Nonprofit Management
- Organic Chemistry
- Philosophy
- Physical Chemistry
- Physics
- Political Science
- Project Management
- Psychology--General
- Public Policy
- Real Estate
- Religious Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Psychology
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Sustainability Management
- Sustainable Development
- Theater
- Women's Studies
Campus Life (Brandeis)
Location & Geography
Population
62,227
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Boston
Campus Size
235 acres
Weather
Temperature | 21.6 average low in January, 76.3 average high in September |
Rain | 127 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 10 mile(s) from campus in Boston |
Nearest Train Station | 10 mile(s) from campus in Boston |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
75% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
25%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Owl |
School Colors | Royal blue and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | squash, table tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Brandeis University offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, waltham group, undergraduate theater collective, student union, student events (programming board), bemco - student emts
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
3,620
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
3,635
Women
2,155
Men
1,480
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 16.6% Asian
- 6.7% Black/African-American
- 9.4% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 59.8% White
- 3.3% Unknown
International Students
20.9% from 54 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
2,087
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