Brandeis University

Waltham, MA
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Common Data Set

2024-2025
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Data 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
MenWomenTotal
Applied4,5665,88810,454
Admitted1,6432,5914,234
Enrolled325414739

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)14151510
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)690750
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)700770
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)3134
136
ACT English (25th–75th)3135
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)2734
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.