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Brandeis University
#108 in Best Colleges in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Waltham, MA
  • 985 reviews
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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
    $10,449
    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
      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
    45%
    Male Professors
    55%
    Average Professor Salary
    $151,524
    Poll
    48%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.27 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      2%
    • Asian American
      8%
    • Hispanic
      4%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      5%
    • Multiracial
      1%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      10%
    • White
      69%

    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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