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
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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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![A Brandeis staff member talks to a student in the Advising office](images/staff.jpg)
1,451
Staff
Activities and Recreation
- 200+ student clubs and organizations
19
Division III Varsity Sports
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![A group of students sits around a table working on a volunteer project](images/numbers/square-service.jpg)
#1
The Princeton Review ranks Brandeis #1 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
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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
“A young institution, boldly conceived, with a moral conviction for inclusion and justice.”
Ronald D. Liebowitz
President