University Bulletin (2023-2024)

Payment of tuition and other fees is due on August 5, 2022, for the fall semester and December 15, 2022, for the spring semester. All charges that appear on the initial bill are due by the published due date for the semester. Changes in the amount due from the published due date through the first day of classes are due by the first day of classes. Changes in the amount due from the first day of classes and on are due immediately/on the date the charge/aid change posts. 

One bill is issued each semester by e-bill available through the Nelnet Student Account Portal.  Fall bills are issued in early July and Spring bills are issued in mid-November.  All changes to the student account after the bill is originally issued are available through the Nelnet Student Account Portal.  

Any student with outstanding financial obligations will be denied the privileges of attending classes and using university facilities. Every student must satisfy his or her financial obligations in full to the university in order to receive certification of graduation. Official transcripts and certifications will be withheld until financial obligations to the university have been discharged.

Failure to discharge financial obligations includes, but is not limited to, an overdue balance with the university or the delinquency of a borrower in repaying a loan administered by the Office of Student Financial Services and the inability of that office to collect such a loan because the borrower has discharged the indebtedness through bankruptcy proceedings.

A student who defaults in the payment of indebtedness to the university shall be subject to suspension, dismissal and refusal of a transfer of credits or issuance of an official transcript. Brandeis University may refer delinquent accounts to a collection agency. Students are responsible for paying the collection agency fee, which may be based on a percentage at a maximum of 40 percent of any delinquent account, together with all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, necessary for the collection of any delinquent account. Delinquent accounts may be reported to one or more of the national credit bureaus.

Every student is required to complete a Financial Responsibility Agreement each semester. Any student who fails to complete this agreement prior to the start of classes will be denied the privileges of attending classes and using university facilities.

By registering at Brandeis University, students acknowledge and agree that Brandeis University reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify its educational, extracurricular, and other programs for its students at any time, including, without limitation, its right to provide any of the educational and extracurricular programs remotely. Tuition and mandatory fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event that instruction or programs occur remotely for any part of the academic year for any reason.

Brandeis University assumes no liability for delay or failure to provide educational or other services or facilities due to causes beyond its reasonable control. Causes include, without limitation, power failure, fire, strikes by university employees or others, damage by natural elements, pandemics, and acts of public authorities. The university will, however, exert reasonable efforts, when it judges them to be appropriate, to provide comparable services, facilities, or performance; but its inability or failure to do so shall not subject the university to liability. 

Each application for first-year or transfer admission must be accompanied by a fee of $80. All application fees are nonrefundable and cannot be credited toward other fees.

All undergraduate students are required to pay a $500 deposit when admitted. The deposit will be deducted from the first semester's charges.  If a student decides not to enroll at Brandeis University, the deposit will be forfeited.

All new domestic students are charged a mandatory $400 new student fee, which is nonrefundable.

All new international students are charged a mandatory $600 new student fee, which is nonrefundable.

The undergraduate tuition fee for 2023-2024 is $64,348 and the fee for each semester course required for degree credit is $8,044 ($2,011 per credit, per term). Library privileges and use of athletic facilities for the academic year are included in the full tuition fee.

Students who return to the university after withdrawing will pay the prevailing tuition and other fees. In view of the constantly increasing costs of education, students may expect tuition increases during their academic careers.

The total charges for a standard residence hall room (double-occupancy) and a 12-meal per week board contract for the 2023-2024 academic year are $17,092. Other meal contract options are available.

For upperclass students, other living accommodations are available at annual rates ranging up to $4,092 more than the standard residence hall room (double-occupancy) rate of $9,746.

Students residing in residence hall rooms must sign room licenses and board contracts binding for the full academic year. All Brandeis residence assignments require a board plan. Please contact with the campus card office for meal plan eligibility.

Nonresident students may eat in the university dining halls on a cash basis.

The following are other required annual fees for 2023-2024:

1. Student Activity Fee, $598. The Student Activity Fee is a mandatory charge for all matriculating undergraduate students. The amount of this fee is determined by the Brandeis Student Union.
2. Undergraduate Student Health Insurance Plan, $3,632 (estimated single coverage). Health insurance is mandatory in Massachusetts for students enrolled at three-quarter time or greater, unless proof of other sufficient coverage is provided. The full annual premium is charged in the fall semester for those students attending for the full academic year. Single semester premiums are available for students only attending one semester within an academic year if selected at the time of enrollment. All international students at Brandeis University are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance.
3. Processing Fee (all undergraduate international students), $444. The Processing Fee is a mandatory fee charged to all international undergraduate students.
4. New Student Fee (entering semester only) - $400 (domestic students) or $600 (international students).
5. There are other university fees that a student may incur for specific services or failure to meet commitments. These fees include but are not limited to the following for 2023-2024:
   Medical school application processing fee, $100.
   Monthly payment plan fee, $45 (one semester).
   Parking permit fees, $60, $120, or $250.
   Returned check fee, $30.
6. International health and accident insurance, mandatory for students participating in study abroad programs, $37 per month, if required.
7. Late fee. A late fee will be assessed to all student accounts with outstanding balances after the stated due date. The amount of the late fee will be $100, or 2 percent of the outstanding balance, whichever is greater.
8. Senior program fee: $50. The Senior Program Fee is mandatory charged to all seniors expected to graduate within the semester, and supports all graduation related expenses.

The fees for tuition in the Graduate School for 2023-2024 are as follows:

Regular Full-time PhD, MS, MA, and Postbaccalaureate (except Biotechnology, Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership, Teacher Leadership, Studio Art, and Premedical Studies): $57,860 per year, or $28,930 per term.

MS in Biotechnology: $43,395 per year, or $21,698 per term.

Dual MS/MBA in Biotechnology: $86,790 per year, or $28,930 per term.

Master of Education Teacher Leadership (EdM): $20,811 per year, or $6,937 per term.

Master of Education Teacher Leadership (EdM) for students who have already completed AGS: $13,874 per year, or $6,937 per term.

Advanced Graduate Students (AGS) in Teacher Leadership: $27,748 per year, or $6,937 per term.

Postbaccalaureate in Studio Art: $23,730 per year, or $11,865 per term.

Extended Master's students (for Master’s students who have completed their program residency): $7,233 per semester.

Post-resident (for PhD students who have completed their program residency): $3,620 per year, or $1,810 per term.

Continuation (for ABD PhD students only): $1,810 per year, or $905 per term.

Special/non-degree and part-time resident students: $7,232 per course or $1,808 per credit.

In view of the constantly increasing costs of education, students may expect tuition to increase each academic year.

Application Fee: $75

Payable by all applicants for admission at the time the application for admission is submitted. It is not refundable. No application for admission will be processed until this fee is paid. There is a one-time fee waiver for Brandeis students and alumni, as well as members of other groups as outlined in the previous section, Admission; Applying to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences; Application Fee Waivers.

Enrollment Deposit: $300

Payable by a master's degree or postbaccalaureate applicant upon acceptance of offer of admission except for those who receive a waiver in their offer of admission. This fee reserves a place in the class and is credited toward the first semester tuition bill. If a student fails to enroll or withdraws his or her application, the matriculation deposit is forfeited.

Graduate Activity fee: $120, or $60 per term.

GSAS Orientation Fee: $50, charged only in the fall semester of the first year. 

Student Health Insurance Plan (single coverage): $3,632

All three-quarter or full-time students are required by state law to show certification of health insurance. Students without insurance of their own must purchase the Student Health Insurance Plan through the university. All international students at Brandeis University are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance. The fee is payable prior to registration and no portion is refundable. Student insurance is optional for special students. Additional insurance options, including family coverage, are described in A Guide to University Health Services, which is available from the Office of Health Services.

Parking Fee: $60-$250 per year

Payable annually at fall registration for the privilege of parking an automobile on campus. Fee varies by assigned parking area.

Returned Check Fee: $30

A bank service fee will be charged to a student's account if a payment or a check negotiated through Brandeis is returned by the bank for any reason.

Transcript Fee 

Current and former students should request official transcripts of their records from the Office of the University Registrar. At this time, students can order official paper transcripts free of charge. Brandeis University has partnered with the National Student Clearinghouse to allow current and former students to obtain official electronic transcripts to be sent to themselves or a third party in a secure manner. The fee for an electronic transcript is $2.25 - $4.00. This fee is payable directly to the National Student Clearinghouse. Official transcripts will be issued only to those students whose financial records with the university are in order.

Monthly Payment Plan Fee: $45 per semester

Late Fee: $100, or 2 percent of outstanding balance, whichever is greater

Tuition and Fees

The following tuition and fees are in effect for the 2022-2023 academic year. These figures are subject to annual revision by the Brandeis Board of Trustees.

Payment of tuition and other fees is due on August 5, 2022, for the fall semester and December 15, 2022, for the spring semester. All charges that appear on the initial bill are due by the published due date for the semester. Changes in the amount due from the published due date through the first day of classes are due by the first day of classes. Changes in the amount due from the first day of classes and on are due immediately/on the date of the charge/on the date the aid change posts.

A student who has not paid such fees by the day of registration will be refused the privilege of registration. A late fee will be assessed to all student accounts with outstanding balances after the stated due date. The amount of the late fee will be $100, or 2 percent of the outstanding balance, whichever is greater.

One bill is issued each semester by e-bill available through the Nelnet Student Account Portal.  Fall bills are issued in early July and Spring bills are issued in mid-November.  All changes to the student account after the bill is originally issued are available through the Nelnet Student Account Portal.  

Application fee: $55
Payable by all applicants for admission at the time the application for admission is submitted.

Tuition

PhD Program
Full-time: $55,434 per year
Post-resident: $3,502 per year
Continuation: $1,752 per year
Part-time: $6,358 per course or $1,590 per credit

MBA Program
Full-time: $27,777 per semester (four consecutive semesters program)
Part-time: $6,358 per course or $1,590 per credit
Heller Program Fee: $420 per year

MA SID Program
$55,434 for first year
$1,752 continuation fee for second year
Heller Program Fee: $420 per year

MS GHPM Program
$55,434 per year
Heller Program Fee: $420 per year

MA COEX Program
$55,434 per year
Heller Program Fee: $420 per year

MPP Program
$55,434 per year
Heller Program Fee: $420 per year

Returned Check Fee: $30 per incident
A bank service fee will be charged to a student's account if a payment or a check negotiated through Brandeis is returned by the bank for any reason.

Transcript Fee
Current and former students should request official transcripts of their records from the Office of the University Registrar. At this time, students can order official paper transcripts free of charge. Brandeis University has partnered with the National Student Clearinghouse to allow current and former students to obtain official electronic transcripts to be sent to themselves or a third party in a secure manner. The fee for an electronic transcript is $2.25 - $4.00. This fee is payable directly to the National Student Clearinghouse. Official transcripts will be issued only to those students whose financial records with the university are in order.

Orientation Fee: $75 per year

Graduate Activity Fee: $120 per year

Student Health Insurance Plan (single coverage): $3,632 per year
All three-quarter or full-time students are required by state law to show certification of health insurance. Students without insurance of their own must purchase the Student Health Insurance Plan through the university. All international students at Brandeis University are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance. The fee is payable prior to registration and no portion is refundable. Student insurance is optional for special students. Additional insurance options, including family coverage, are described in A Guide to University Health Services, which is available from Health Services.

Parking Fee: $60-250 per year
Payable annually at fall registration for privilege of parking an automobile on campus. Fee varies with assigned parking area.

Late Fee: $100, or 2 percent of the outstanding balance, whichever is greater
A student who defaults in the payment of indebtedness to the university shall be subject to suspension, dismissal, and refusal of a transfer of credits or issuance of an official transcript.

The annual tuition cost for MA, MBA, BA/MA and PhD full-time enrolled students for the 2023-2024 academic year is $61,117. The same tuition cost applies if studying abroad while participating in the Brandeis International Business School exchange program. Annual tuition costs typically increase 3-4% each year.

The total program tuition cost for MSF students is $89,066. The total program tuition cost for MSBA students is $76,396 for the 12-month program and $80,215 for the 16-month program. The total program tuition cost for Accelerated students is $91,675.

Students who elect to take more credits than their program allows will be charged a per credit rate of $1,910. Additional credits will be charged accordingly:

• MA students beyond 65 credits
• MBA students beyond 64 credits
• BA/MA who take more than 32 credits
• MSF students who take more than 45 credits
• Accelerated MA students who take more than 49 credits
• MSBA students who take more than 41 credits

The annual tuition costs for incoming dual degree students is as follows:

• MSBA/MA and MSBA/MBA students is $73,531
• MSF/MBA students is $75,442
• MSF/MSBA students is $64,001
• MA/MBA students is $61,135

Students who added a dual degree program for the 2023-2024 year pay a per credit rate of $1,910 for each remaining credit of the dual degree. Students who switched to a dual degree program in their second year of their program pay a set tuition amount between $52,071 and $89,215 based on the dual degree program.

Payment of tuition and other fees is due on August 4, 2023 for the fall semester, and December 15, 2023 for the spring semester. A student who has not paid such fees by the first day of registration will be refused the privilege of registration. A late fee will be assessed to all student accounts with outstanding balances after the stated due date. The amount of the late fee will be $100, or 2 percent of the outstanding balance, whichever is greater.

Extended Master

If a 2-year MA, 2-year MBA, MSBA, or full-time MSF student does not complete all degree requirements by the end of their residency, any courses he or she takes to complete his or her degree are then charged at the current per-credit tuition rate as established by the University.

Returned Check Fee: $30 per incident

A bank service fee will be charged to a student's account if a payment or a check negotiated through Brandeis is returned by the bank for any reason.

Transcript Fee

Current and former students should request official transcripts of their records from the Office of the University Registrar. At this time, students can order official paper transcripts free of charge. Brandeis University has partnered with the National Student Clearinghouse to allow current and former students to obtain official electronic transcripts to be sent to themselves or a third party in a secure manner. The fee for an electronic transcript is $2.25 - $4.00. This fee is payable directly to the National Student Clearinghouse. Official transcripts will be issued only to those students whose financial records with the university are in order.

Orientation Fee: $100

Assessed once to incoming full-time students.

Graduate Activity Fee: $120 per year

Assessed yearly to all full-time students.

Student Health Insurance Plan (single coverage): $3,632 per year

All three-quarter or full-time students are required by state law to show certification of health insurance. Students without insurance of their own must purchase the Student Health Insurance Plan through the university. All international students at Brandeis University are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance. The fee is payable prior to registration and no portion is refundable. Student insurance is optional for special students. Additional insurance options, including family coverage, are described in A Guide to University Health Services, which is available from Health Services. The Insurance Plan fee will include the ability to use student health services.

Parking Fee: $60 - $250 per year

Payable annually at fall registration for the privilege of parking an automobile on campus. Fee varies with assigned parking area.

Late Fees

A late fee of $100, or 2 percent of the outstanding balance, whichever is greater, is charged to any student’s account that is not paid by the due date.

Students enrolled in more than 23 credits will be assessed an additional tuition charge of $1,929 per credit. Charges are not reduced, or refunds applied, for course loads below the normal rate of work.

Current and former students should request official transcripts of their records from the Office of the University Registrar. At this time, students can order official paper transcripts free of charge. Brandeis University has partnered with the National Student Clearinghouse to allow current and former students to obtain official electronic transcripts to be sent to themselves or a third party in a secure manner. The fee for an electronic transcript is $2.25 - $4.00. This fee is payable directly to the National Student Clearinghouse. Official transcripts will be issued only to those students whose financial records with the university are in order.