Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002133
- Phone: (617) 353-2000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
29.90%FINANCIAL AID RATE
68%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
16FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$35,228Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Brandeis University (BU)
One Silber Way, Boston, MA
Brandeis University is a nonprofit private institution located in Waltham, MA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Brandeis University has an annual student enrollment of over five thousand.
Areas of study offered at Brandeis University include:
- Social Sciences
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most students accepted to Brandeis University earn an SAT score within the range of 1860 to 2170, or an ACT composite score within the range of 28 to 32. 40% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 24 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at brandeis.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $46,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $7,200 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Brandeis University "Judges" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, admission forms, programs, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.brandeis.edu/.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates BU accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Brandeis University is about 5,800, with undergraduate students making up about 63% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $55,000-$66,000 per year
- For part-time students, charges are between $1,700-$2,100 per unit
- May offer prepaid tuition, allowing students to purchase tuition at current rates for future years.
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 68% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 62% | $31,085 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 43% | $7,431 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Brandeis University may offer student services like:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Brandeis University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (University Athletic Association)
- Basketball (University Athletic Association)
- Track and Field (University Athletic Association)
- Fencing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Brandeis University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (B, D, M)
- Biochemistry (B, D, M)
- Molecular Biology (D, M)
- Bioinformatics (M)
- Biotechnology (M)
- Biophysics (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, D, M)
Education
- Secondary Education (M)
- Education (B)
- Elementary Education (M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
- Creative Writing (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B, M)
- African American Studies (B)
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies (B, D, M)
- Latin American Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Linguistics (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Sciences
- Economics (B)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Music Theory and Composition (D, M)
- Art History (B)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Brandeis University.
- Wellesley College in Medford, MA (5 miles away)
- Pine Manor College in Chicopee, MA (6 miles away)
- Emmanuel College - Boston in Boston, MA (8 miles away)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston, MA (8 miles away)
- Stonehill College in North Dartmouth, MA (22 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Visit the main Massachusetts colleges & universities profile page
- See all private colleges in Massachusetts
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002133
- Phone: (617) 353-2000
- School Homepage