Common Data Set
2024-2025Data below is extracted from Brandeis University's official Common Data Set filing (2024-2025). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
40.4%
Total Applicants
10,454
Total Admitted
4,234
Total Enrolled
739
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 4,566 | 5,888 | 10,454 |
| Admitted | 1,643 | 2,591 | 4,234 |
| Enrolled | 325 | 414 | 739 |
Early Admissions
Early Decision
Deadline: 11-01
Applied765
Admitted323
Early Action
Waitlist
Offered
1,754
Accepted Spot
616
Admitted from Waitlist
336
Admission Factors
How Brandeis University rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPA
Important
Class RankRecommendationsEssayExtracurricularsTalent/AbilityCharacter/Personal Qualities
Considered
Test ScoresInterviewVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceState ResidencyFirst GenerationDemonstrated Interest
Not Considered
Religious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity
Test Scores
Policy: considered if submitted
SAT Composite (25th–75th)1415–1510
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)690–750
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)700–770
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)31–34
136
ACT English (25th–75th)31–35
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)27–34
136
Submitting SAT: 30%
Submitting ACT: 10%
GPA Distribution
Average GPA: 3.9
4.0
33.8%
3.75–3.99
31.4%
3.50–3.74
22.9%
3.25–3.49
7.4%
3.00–3.24
2.4%
2.50–2.99
2.1%
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$69,934
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$69,934
Required Fees
$1,023
Room & Board
$19,384
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total COA (In-State)
$91,341
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$91,341
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$53,895
% Need Fully Met
96.39%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$27,004
% Graduating with Debt
38%
Graduation Rates
6-Year Rate
86%
Special Study Options
Accelerated programCross-registrationDistance learningDouble majorHonors programIndependent studyInternshipsLiberal arts/career combinationStudent-designed majorStudy abroadTeacher certification programUndergraduate Research
Data extracted from the Brandeis University Common Data Set (2024-2025). Extraction coverage: 81.9%. View original PDF.
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