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

  • 3,687 undergraduates

34%

students of color

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17%

first-generation students

First-Year Student Enrollment*

  • 11,282 applications
  • 35% acceptance rate
  • 864 enrolled
  • 3.9 average GPA
  • 1410-1510 SAT
  • 31-34 ACT

*Fall 2023. Test scores listed are the middle 50%.


Where Our Students Come From

66%

of non-international undergraduates are from out of state

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21%

of all undergraduates are international students

International Students

Undergraduate
  • 21% of students are international
  • 65 countries represented
  • Top 10 non-U.S. countries: China, India, Vietnam, Korea, Taiwan, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, Israel, Brazil


Faculty and Staff

  • 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio

559

Faculty

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1,377

Staff


Activities and Recreation

  • 200+ student clubs and organizations

19

Division III Varsity Sports

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#1

The Princeton Review ranks Brandeis #1 for students most engaged in community service.


Affordability

Tuition and Fees

  • $61,724 tuition for 2022-23
  • $9,746 room / $7,346 board 
  • $50,770 is the average need-based award

100%

of calculated financial need met

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Over $71 million

in scholarships and grants awarded each year to undergraduates

Financial Aid Awarded to the Class of 2024

  • 46% received need-based financial assistance
  • Average need-based award ranges from $5,000 to $68,500

Affording Brandeis