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Brandeis University
#117 in Best Colleges in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Waltham, MA
  • 1,006 reviews
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    Brandeis University Academics

    Brandeis Academic Statistics

    Academics
    A+
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    88%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    92%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    —
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $9,505
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    • 2-19 students
      61%
    • 20-39
      23%
    • 40-99
      12%
    • 100+
      4%
    Most Popular Majors
    • Economics
      178 Graduates
    • Biology
      149 Graduates
    • Business
      135 Graduates
    • Research and Experimental Psychology
      106 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      103 Graduates
    • Public Policy Analysis
      93 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      91 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      72 Graduates
    • International Studies
      54 Graduates
    • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
      54 Graduates
    100%
    of students say they attend class.27 responses

    Brandeis Professors

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
    Female Professors
    46%
    Male Professors
    54%
    Average Professor Salary
    $151,524
    Poll
    48%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.27 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      1%
    • Asian American
      8%
    • Hispanic
      4%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      6%
    • Multiracial
      1%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      21%
    • White
      61%
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    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    91%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.70 responses
    Poll
    89%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.70 responses
    Poll
    86%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.70 responses
    Poll
    87%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.70 responses
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