Brandeis University

Waltham, MA · Private nonprofit · 3,618 undergraduates

Brandeis University admitted 41% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1390–1520 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid was $30,606 a year. Within six years, 81% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
41%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
1390–1520
ACT middle 50%
31–34

Cost

Cost of attendance, before aid
$90,169 a year
Average net price after aid
$30,606 a year
Net price for families earning under $30,000
$10,028 a year
Tuition and fees
$70,957 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
81%
Students who return for a second year
87%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$85,519 a year
Median debt at graduation
$18,338

Students

Undergraduates
3,618
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
20%
Student-faculty ratio
10 to 1
Campus setting
City

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Social sciences
19%
Biological and biomedical sciences
19%
Psychology
8%
Public administration and social services
8%
Computer and information sciences
8%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.