Fees and Cost of Living
Information is provided below regarding tuition and fees for students studying at Brandeis for the fall, spring, and full academic year.
To view due dates for Brandeis University tuition and fees, please visit the website of the Office of Student Financial Services.
Estimated Costs: Fall 2025
Estimated Fall 2025 Costs:
- Tuition and fees: $35,266*
- Room and board: $10,492*†
- Health Insurance: $1,494*
- Enrollment in the Brandeis University Student Health Insurance Plan is required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts unless a waiver is completed verifying an existing comprehensive insurance plan. More information can be found here.
- Books and supplies: $500
- Personal expenses: $600
- Estimated airfare: Varies
Total estimated cost: $48,352
*Billed by Brandeis
†Actual cost may vary depending on housing and meal plan assignment. Estimates are based on living in a Ziv suite with the required All Access + 5 Meal Plans. On campus housing with a meal plan is mandatory.
Costs can vary by semester. Updated expenses will be given during the application process and prior to arrival.
Cost of living can also vary between students. This website can give you a sense of costs in the city of Boston for meals, coffee, clothing and more.
Estimated Costs: Spring 2026
Estimated Spring 2026 Costs:
- Tuition and fees: $35,266*
- Room and board: $10,492*†
- Health Insurance: $2,440*
- Enrollment in the Brandeis University Student Health Insurance Plan is required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts unless a waiver is completed verifying an existing comprehensive insurance plan. More information can be found here.
- Books and supplies: $500
- Personal expenses: $600
- Estimated airfare: Varies
Total estimated cost: $49,298
*Billed by Brandeis
†Actual cost may vary depending on housing and meal plan assignment. Estimates are based on living in a Ziv suite with the required All Access + 5 Meal Plans. On campus housing with a meal plan is mandatory.
Costs can vary by semester. Updated expenses will be given during the application process and prior to arrival.
Cost of living can also vary between students. This website can give you a sense of costs in the city of Boston for meals, coffee, clothing and more.
Estimated Costs: Academic Year 2025-2026
Estimated Academic Year 2025-2026 Costs:
- Tuition and fees: $70,532*
- Room and board: $20,984*†
- Health Insurance: $3,917*
- Enrollment in the Brandeis University Student Health Insurance Plan is required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts unless a waiver is completed verifying an existing comprehensive insurance plan. More information can be found here.
- Books and supplies: $1000
- Personal expenses: $1,200
- Estimated airfare: Varies
Total estimated cost: $97,633
*Billed by Brandeis
†Actual cost may vary depending on housing and meal plan assignment. Estimates are based on living in a Ziv suite with the required All Access + 5 Meal Plans. On campus housing with a meal plan is mandatory.
Costs can vary by semester. Updated expenses will be given during the application process and prior to arrival.
Cost of living can also vary between students. This website can give you a sense of costs in the city of Boston for meals, coffee, clothing and more.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Students on the Social Impact Semester are not eligible for financial aid from Brandeis, but may be eligible for grants or aid from their home institution. Please consult with your home institution financial aid office to determine your options.