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Brandeis University
  • 4 Year
  • WALTHAM, MA
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Brandeis University
#135 in Best Colleges in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • WALTHAM, MA
  • 1,085 reviews
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    Brandeis University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    D minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    81%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    79%
    Average Housing Cost
    $9,380 / year
    Poll
    29%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 205 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 87 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    D+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $7,070 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 115 responses
    • Einsteins
      20%
    • Curritos
      14%
    • The Stein
      14%
    • Sherman
      13%
    • Usdan
      13%
    • Kosher Deli
      10%
    • The sandwich place at IBS
      4%
    33%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 76 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    D minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    C
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 57 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      19%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      58%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      18%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      5%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    97%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 69 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 52 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      58%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      37%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      4%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      2%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 62 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      19%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      65%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      13%
    • Not very visible.
      3%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 94 responses
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      2%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      54%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      44%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Diving, Fencing, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Diving, Fencing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, Film Society, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Newspaper, Radio Station, Student Government, Television Station, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Musical Theater, Music Ensembles, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 41 responses
    • Spring Fest
      29%
    • Midnight Buffet
      15%
    • Orientation
      15%
    • Fall Fest
      12%
    • Liquid Latex
      12%
    • Athletic banquet
      5%
    • Holi
      5%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    C
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 82 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      1%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      9%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      50%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      22%
    • Parties? What parties?
      18%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 38 responses
    • Spring Fest
      37%
    • Purim
      18%
    • Rush Week
      13%
    • Halloween
      8%
    • Idk
      8%
    • We don't party
      8%
    • Pachanga
      5%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    0%
    Women in Sororities
    0%
    45%
    of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 71 responses
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