Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

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Overview Common Data Set

Acceptance Rate

35%

Enrollment

3,663

Graduation Rate

86%

Student-Faculty Ratio

10:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$77,231

Retention Rate

90%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1390–1530

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)31–34

136

Test Policy: Test Optional

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Scale

SAT

ACT

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Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$64,946

Out-of-State Tuition

$64,946

Avg Net Price

$33,885

Room & Board

$19,096

Total COA

$82,123

Median Debt

$25,648

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$12,366

$30,001–48,000

$15,077

$48,001–75,000

$17,974

$75,001–110,000

$26,231

$110,001+

$53,720

Pell Grant Rate: 14%

Federal Loan Rate: 28%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$84,042

Estimated Net Price$33,885 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

86%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$77,231

Retention Rate

90%

Median Debt

$25,648

Top Programs

Biology

19.2%

Social Sciences

19.0%

Public Administration & Social Services

9.3%

Psychology

8.4%

Computer Science

7.5%

Mathematics & Statistics

6.3%

Business & Marketing

5.7%

Ethnic, Cultural & Gender Studies

4.6%

Visual & Performing Arts

4.0%

English

3.1%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Economics	151	$87,870
Biology, General	148	$47,448
Business/Commerce, General	122	$78,672
Computer Science	98	$115,672
Research and Experimental Psychology	93	—
Public Policy Analysis	88	$60,055
Area Studies	70	$55,201
Political Science and Government	67	$60,589
International/Global Studies	58	$60,540
Mathematics	44	—
Neurobiology and Neurosciences	41	—
Anthropology	37	$54,960
History	33	$57,175
Sociology	30	$50,018
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology	28	—

Demographics

Men 42%Women 58%

White

42.2%

Black

5.7%

Hispanic

8.2%

Asian

17.2%

Two or More

4.0%

International

20.8%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-03

EDII2026-01-15

EA2025-11-03

REA2026-01-15

App Fee (Domestic)$80

App Fee (International)$80

3 required essays

Required

This is a program to guide you toward adjusting to the rigors and challenges of the college experience with a small cohort of peers. What strengths will you bring to the group and in what areas will you benefit from the strengths of others?

Required

Brandeis was established 75 years ago to address antisemitism, racism, and gender discrimination in higher education, and today, the university remains dedicated to its founding values of inclusivity and justice. How has your educational experience shaped your perspective on these values?

Required

What excites you the most about being an international student at Brandeis University?