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Brandeis University
Waltham, MAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 41% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Brandeis University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Waltham, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 41%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
41% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading690 - 750
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math700 - 770
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite31 - 34
1typical 50% range36
41%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences22% of degrees
Biological Sciences18% of degrees
Business & Marketing8% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $159,137
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,460
Earnings 5yr: $132,874
Debt: $26,142
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,405
Earnings 5yr: $96,146
Debt: $26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,843
Earnings 5yr: $101,472
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,872
Earnings 5yr: $100,387
Debt: $25,295
Economics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,354
Earnings 5yr: $95,221
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,681
Earnings 5yr: $73,764
Debt: $26,559
Public Policy Analysis.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,908
Earnings 5yr: $91,095
Debt: N/A
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,746
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Policy Analysis.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,580
Earnings 5yr: $68,486
Debt: $25,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,018
Earnings 5yr: $75,110
Debt: $23,333
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,936
Earnings 5yr: $48,378
Debt: N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,256
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,226
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,179
Earnings 5yr: $57,832
Debt: $26,499
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,838
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,787
International/Globalization Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,366
Earnings 5yr: $69,903
Debt: $25,694
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,481
Earnings 5yr: $63,066
Debt: $27,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,291
Earnings 5yr: $49,384
Debt: $26,000
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,426
Earnings 5yr: $64,484
Debt: $23,250
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,676
Earnings 5yr: $49,873
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$35,736
In-State Tuition$68,080
Out-of-State Tuition$68,080
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
15%
Pell Grants
28%
Take Loans
83%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$52,967
+46% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$77,231
Completion Signals
86%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
87%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$251/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
16%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$97,039
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