Brandeis University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Waltham, MA. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.

The Brandeis's 2024 tuition & fees is $64,946 for the academic year 2023-2024. 63% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $37,319.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 5,581 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).

Brandeis's acceptance rate is 35.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 22.01%. The median SAT scores is 1470 and the ACT socre is 33.

Brandeis ranked 55th in National Universities and 10th in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. Brandeis University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Brandeis University is $64,946. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $61,578.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $67,680 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $68,663.

Undergraduate$64,946
Graduate$61,578
Undergraduate$67,680
Graduate$68,663

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »35.00% Acceptance Rate / 22.01% Yield
Test Scores »1,470 SAT / 33 ACT
Graduation Rate »87%
Transfer-out Rate6%
Retention Rate92%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio10.00% (10 to 1)
Student Population »5,581 (3,687 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$37,319

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Brandeis University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Brandeis
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Brandeis University Directory Information

Address415 South St, Waltham, MA 02454-9110
Phone781-736-2000
WEBSchool's Website
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (very high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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