The numbers behind the Class of 2026

By the Numbers - 2026

The Class of 2026 filled their residence halls and said goodbye to their parents on a sunny and warm Move-In Day on Aug. 21.

As the newest members of the Brandeis community get to know each other and campus during New Student Orientation, get to know about them with these facts and figures.

With an expected enrollment of 1007, the Class of 2026 is anticipated to be the largest in Brandeis history.

With an expected enrollment of 1007, the Class of 2026 is anticipated to be the largest in Brandeis history. 

Information about the Class of 2026 regarding academics and admissions.

The class represents academic excellence, with an average GPA of 3.89 and nearly 80% ranked in the top 20% of their high school class.

Who They Are Updated

They come from across the country and around the globe, hailing from 39 states and 29 countries. Twenty percent come from countries outside the United States, and all together they speak 55 languages.

On Campus

The Class of 2026 is joining a campus community of 394 full-time faculty members and 1,552 graduate students, according to data from last year’s campus census. In all, the university’s student body represents 43 states and 98 countries.

Categories: General, Student Life

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