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Brandeis University
Waltham, MA · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 41%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $30,606
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 81%
- Median earnings
- $85,519
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Brandeis University is a private nonprofit college in Waltham, MA with 3,618 undergraduates. It admits 41% of applicants, and admitted students average 1462 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $30,606 per year ($10,028 for families earning under $30,000). 81% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $85,519 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 41%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 11,282
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,984
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 22%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing690–750
200800
SAT Math700–770
200800
ACT Composite31–34
136
What Brandeis University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $90,169
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $70,957
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,028
- $30–48k$12,371
- $48–75k$17,007
- $75–110k$27,870
- $110k+$50,519
Get a personal estimate with Brandeis University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 81%
- Freshman retention
- 87%
- Median earnings
- $85,519
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,338
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,618
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 20%
- White41%
- Hispanic9%
- Black6%
- Asian18%
Brandeis University FAQ
What is Brandeis University's acceptance rate?+
Brandeis University admits 41% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Brandeis University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 690–750 on SAT Reading and Writing and 700–770 on SAT Math; the average total is 1462.
What ACT score do you need for Brandeis University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 31–34.
Is Brandeis University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Brandeis University?+
In Fall 2023, 11,282 students applied to Brandeis University and 3,984 were admitted; 865 enrolled.
Does Brandeis University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Brandeis University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Brandeis University require an essay?+
Brandeis University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Brandeis University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $90,169 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,606.
What is Brandeis University's graduation rate?+
81% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 165015 · How we use this data
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