Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
The Brandeis Commitment provides domestic families within specified income ranges a generous scholarship package covering either full or half tuition, meets 100% of demonstrated financial need in the first year, and guarantees total scholarship for four years if financial circumstances remain similar.
A typical undergraduate student at Brandeis during the 2026-2027 academic year can expect the following estimated expenses for a full year. These figures are pending approval by the Board of Trustees in late spring. Brandeis reserves the right to change its fees at any time. Due to the generous financial provided by Brandeis, many students do not pay the total cost listed below. In 2025-2026, 82% of our full-time beginning undergraduates received grant/scholarship aid.
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| Description of Fee | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | Living with Family |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition (full time, 12-23 credits each semester) |
$73,080* | $73,080* | $73,080* |
|
Student Activity Fee (mandatory) |
$598* | $598* | $598* |
|
Housing |
$13,180* (average of all housing options on campus; first-years reside in double rooms, which cost $11,560) | $9,946 ($1,105 per month for rent and utilities; can document higher actual costs) | $720 |
|
Food |
$8,700* (All Access +5 Plan) |
$4,668 (90 block plan plus $234/month off-campus grocery funds OR $518/month for off-campus grocery funds) |
$2,800 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
|
Travel |
Varies | Varies | $900 |
If you receive need-based aid, and will live off campus or commute from home, your aid may be affected. (Check out our FAQs for more information on how you can use your financial aid for these housing options.) Please consult with your financial aid counselor to discuss the impact of living off campus. All first-year students are generally required to live on campus.
*An asterisk indicates a billed expense in each scenario. All other expenses are unbilled and are used to determine financial aid eligibility and to inform your personal budgeting.
**In addition to the above costs, students must also plan for the cost of travel. The above does not include the new student fee ($450 for domestic students and $635 for international students, charged in the entering semester only), the international student fee ($252/semester), the health insurance premium ($4,700; full year), or the senior/graduation fee ($100), if applicable. Please note that actual costs may also vary based on individual housing and food choices.
^Please note that all full and 3/4 time students must enroll in the qualifying School Health Plan (SHP) or waive the plan and report their own comparable health insurance coverage. This is required by Massachusetts Regulations to assure that students have adequate coverage. The school is required to offer a qualifying health plan known as the School Health Plan (SHP). Any 3/4 and FT students attending an on-campus program can purchase this plan which meets Massachusetts, Federal, and Visa requirements. All international students will be automatically enrolled in the School Health Plan (SHP). The 2026-2027 School Health Plan (SHP) is projected to cost $4,700 for the full year and $2,914 for students starting in the Spring semester.