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Brandeis University Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
A+
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
90%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
94%
Part-Time Retention Rate
—
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$10,807
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
    157 Graduates
  • Biology
    154 Graduates
  • Business
    123 Graduates
  • Psychology
    116 Graduates
  • Public Policy Analysis
    111 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    83 Graduates
  • Mathematics & Statistics
    60 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    58 Graduates
  • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
    57 Graduates
  • International Studies
    56 Graduates
100%
of students say they attend class.27 responses

About the Professors

Professors
A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Female Professors
43%
Male Professors
57%
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
    6%
  • Hispanic
    4%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    5%
  • Multiracial
    1%
  • Native American
    1%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    14%
  • White
    68%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
93%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.68 responses
Poll
91%
of students say professors care about their students' success.68 responses
Poll
87%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.68 responses
Poll
88%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.68 responses
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