Brandeis University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,950
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	39%
Students retention rate	91%
On-time graduation rate	88%

Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, Brandeis is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Brandeis University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Brandeis emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Brandeis boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

39.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$60,006

Cost of attendance at Brandeis University in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$60,006

Cost of attendance at Brandeis University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at Brandeis University received on average $29,119 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$29,119

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	130	17%	$5,137	$667,818
Other Federal Grant	436	57%	$4,004	$1,745,704
State Grant/Scholarships	45	6%	$3,391	$152,591
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	450	59%	$36,484	$16,417,807
Total Grant & Scholarships	629	83%	$29,119	$18,316,102

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Brandeis University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Brandeis University students is 87.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 88.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 85.5%.

87.5%

asian 89.6% 112 students
African American 83.7% 36 students
white 87.1% 325 students
unknown 80.0% 12 students
hispanic 86.2% 56 students
International Students 89.6% 138 students
Mixed Race 85.2% 23 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball University Athletic Association
Basketball University Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country University Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Brandeis University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Brandeis University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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