Brandeis University

#63Private research universitySuburban
5,302
Total Students
3,675
Undergrads
1,627
Graduates
35%
Acceptance
📍 Waltham, MA
🎓 Est. 1948
🌐 Website
📊Admissions
35%
Acceptance Rate
3.8-4
Middle 50% GPA Range of Admitted Students
1420-1510
Composite Score
Middle 50% SAT Range of Admitted Students
31-34
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Middle 50% ACT Range of Admitted Students

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Application Timeline

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Early Application Deadline
Nov 1 (ED I), Jan 2 (ED II)
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Decision Released
By December 1 (ED I), By February 15 (ED II)
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Regular Decision Deadline
January 2
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Decision Released
By April 1

Application Methods

Early Decision I
Early Decision II
Regular Decision
Transfer Admissions
⚖️Fit Profile

👍 Great Fit If You Are:

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Socially conscious scholars

if you care deeply about justice, equity, and using knowledge to change the world, Brandeis will amplify that purpose.

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Quiet intellectuals

if you love thinking deeply, writing thoughtfully, and diving into research without needing the spotlight, this is your place.

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Liberal arts lovers who want research too

if you want small classes but also lab access and real academic rigor, Brandeis offers both.

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Neuroscience, psych, and bio fans

Brandeis punches far above its size in the life sciences, especially for undergrad research.

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Students who value belonging over prestige

if you’re looking for a warm, inclusive, intellectually curious community, not just a brand name, Brandeis might be your ideal fit.

🚨 Not Ideal For:

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Prestige chasers

if your top priority is name recognition or social status, Brandeis isn’t as widely known as some peers.

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Extroverted partiers

campus life is active but leans quieter, with clubs, discussions, and culture nights rather than huge parties.

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Highly structured learners

if you prefer very clear roadmaps and handholding, Brandeis’s flexibility may feel loose.

4

Big sports fans

athletics exist, but aren’t central to campus identity or student culture.

📍Campus Location
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👨‍🎓Student Life

☀️ Weather & Climate

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spring

45-65°F (7-18°C)

Mild with rain

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summer

70-85°F (21-29°C)

Warm and humid

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fall

50-70°F (10-21°C)

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winter

21-36°F (-6 to 2°C)

Cold with snow

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Humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers

☀️Average 200 sunny days per year

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Demographics

19%
International Students

Gender Ratio

Female
57%
Male
43%

Ethnic Distribution

White
41%
International
19%
Asian
18%
Hispanic
9%
African_american
6%
MultiRace
4%

📚 Popular Majors

Psychology
Economics
Biology
Computer Science
International & Global Studies
💰Annual Tuition
In-State$69,934
Out-of-State$69,934
🍽️Dining & Nearby Areas

Campus Area Dining

Sherman Dining Hall
Usdan Dining Hall

Nearby Areas

Downtown Waltham
1 mile

Historic downtown with shops, restaurants, breweries

Price Range: $$
Arsenal Yards
1.5 miles

Mixed-use development with restaurants and shopping

Price Range: $$
💸Career Outcomes
$77,231
Median Earnings
97%
Employment Rate
Starting Salary
A‑
Career Grade

Top Employers

Microsoft
Goldman Sachs
Google
Boston Children's Hospital
Deloitte

Top Graduate School Destinations

Columbia University
Duke University
Johns Hopkins University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Stanford University
Yale University