Brandeis by the Numbers

No matter how you measure it, a Brandeis education is a worthwhile investment — one that builds confidence and flexibility, and sets you up for a lifetime of growth.

Our Campus

  • 1948 founded in Waltham, Massachusetts
  • 9 miles west of Boston

235

acres of private, suburban campus

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100+

academic and residential buildings

Enrollment

  • 3,342 undergraduates

48.6%

students of color

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18%

first-generation students

First-Year Student Enrollment*

  • 9,748 applications
  • 45% acceptance rate
  • 761 enrolled
  • 1380-1480 SAT

*Fall 2025. Test scores listed are the middle 50%.

Where Our Students Come From

68%

of non-international undergraduates are from out of state

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15.8%

of all undergraduates are international students

International Students

Undergraduate
  • 15.8% of students are international
  • 61 countries represented
  • Top 10 non-U.S. countries: China, Vietnam, India, Canada, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, Taiwan, Türkiye, Israel*, Panama*, Brazil*

*Tied for 10th

Faculty and Staff

  • 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio

512

Faculty

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1,342

Staff

Activities and Recreation

  • 200+ student clubs and organizations

19

Division III Varsity Sports

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#13

The Princeton Review ranks Brandeis #13 for students most engaged in community service.

Affordability

Tuition and Fees

  • $69,934 tuition for 2025-26
  • $12,630 room / $8,324 food 
  • $53,300 is the average need-based scholarship

100%

of calculated financial need met

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Over $85 million

in scholarships and grants awarded each year to undergraduates

Financial Aid Awarded to the Class of 2028

  • 52% received need-based financial assistance
  • Average need-based award ranges from $5,000 to $90,810

Affording Brandeis