Brandeis is a medium-sized, top-tier research university — which means our students enjoy a combination of academic resources and access within a close-knit community. Students build close relationships with faculty and a dynamic community of students who are as invested in bettering themselves as they are in pursuing a greater good. Discover unmatched undergraduate research opportunities and the flexibility to combine different academic interests to create your own academic pathway.

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September 21, 6:00 pm
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September 22, 12:30 pm
Waltham, MA
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Fall for Brandeis Day is an open house program that gives students and families an introduction to our rigorous yet flexible academic programs, welcoming community, and application process.
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October 1, 12:30 pm
Waltham, MA
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Fall for Brandeis Day is an open house program that gives students and families an introduction to our rigorous yet flexible academic programs, welcoming community, and application process.
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October 7, 12:30 pm
Waltham, MA
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Admissions

Application Deadline

January 2

Acceptance Rate

39%

SAT Range

1370-1530

ACT Range

31-34

Application Fee

$80

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Recommended

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$35,147 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$29,119 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

84%

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Professors

A+

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

8:1

Evening Degree Programs

94%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 68 responses

81%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 79 responses

54%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 79 responses

Majors

Community Engaged Scholars (CES)

The CES program connects our students’ longstanding commitment to community service to their studies. Open to students in any major, the CES program builds connections between the curriculum and co-curriculum, creates a cohort of undergraduates committed to community service and civic engagement, and enables them to benefit from community-connected teaching, learning, and research.

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Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
59%
On Campus
40%
Online
1%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

3,568 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

17%

Varsity Athletes

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

Based on 43 responses

Quirky
33%
Passionate
23%
Intelligent
14%
Open-minded
12%
Weird
7%
Nerdy
5%
Annoying
2%

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Freshmen Live On-Campus

81%

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Poll

47%

of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 68 responses

Poll

55%

of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 91 responses

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes your school?

Based on 44 responses

Social Justice
45%
Awk
16%
Do your own thing
16%
Pursue your interests
7%
Chill
5%
Hypocritical
5%
Community
2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$57,900 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

88%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

93%

National

83%

71%

of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 31 responses

Brandeis University Reviews

1,075 reviews

I love how community based the school is. It's small enough so that everyone is connected in some way and often when you're friends with one person they know a different friend in some way and it's like one giant family. Everyone is so incredibly nice on campus, and there are so many opportunities to participate in research or volunteering. The professors are amazing and they really care about helping every student succeed. There are so many different classes to take and they all sound so interesting - I wish I could take all of them! I feel at home here. I feel like I've found my place and my people.

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Brandeis has fantastic academics. Professors are knowledgeable and kind. The campus is ugly. You are not getting your money's worth in housing. At all. The Department of Community Living (the housing office) is cold and unhelpful. When I sent them a simple question, they would not reply to my email or send me in circles. Brandeis has a reputation for kind students, but I encountered some of the cruelest, most insecure people here. Brandeis made my small, rural high school look like the least cliquey place ever. The students are awkward, shy, and judgmental. Even clubs and school events are strikingly anti-social. Unless you get lucky with a social dorm, it is tough to make friends. I have made some great friends here, but they were hard to find. Fun, self-assured Brandeisians exist, but they are rare. If you are struggling at Brandeis, you are not alone! While the academics are excellent, the school's anti-social culture is a struggle.

I have been having a wonderful time at Brandeis university. First of all, the professors are incredible. Their ability to lecture 300 person lectures while still interacting individually with all the students is astounding. I truly believe that these types of interactions are unique to Brandeis. Additionally, the students I have met at Brandeis are incredibly kind, intelligent, and diverse. Some describe Brandeis students as being 'quirky' and I believe that it is an accurate description. However, it is important to understand that 'quirky' is not negative. It only means being passionate/nerdy about a topic of interest. Fundamentally the professors and the students are what make this campus incredible.

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