Brandeis University Admissions
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


100+
academic and residential buildings
Enrollment
- 3,632 undergraduates
37%
students of color


16%
first-generation students
First-Year Student Enrollment*
- 10,462 applications
- 40% acceptance rate
- 735 enrolled
- 3.90 average GPA
- 1420-1510 SAT
*Fall 2024. Test scores listed are the middle 50%.
Where Our Students Come From
69%
of non-international undergraduates are from out of state


19%
of all undergraduates are international students
International Students
Undergraduate
- 19% of students are international
- 63 countries represented
- Top 10 non-U.S. countries: China, India, Vietnam, Canada, Korea, Japan, Pakistan, Brazil, Taiwan, Israel*, Panama*, Hong Kong*, Türkiye*
*Tied for 10th
Faculty and Staff
- 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio
559
Faculty


1,451
Staff
Activities and Recreation
- 200+ student clubs and organizations
19
Division III Varsity Sports


#4
The Princeton Review ranks Brandeis #4 for students most engaged in community service.
Affordability
Tuition and Fees
- $67,082 tuition for 2024-25
- $11,960 room / $7,984 food
- $53,600 is the average need-based scholarship
100%
of calculated financial need met


Over $85 million
in scholarships and grants awarded each year to undergraduates
Financial Aid Awarded to the Class of 2027
- 45% received need-based financial assistance
- Average need-based award ranges from $5,000 to $87,320