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Brandeis University

Waltham, MA·Private·~41% acceptance

Brandeis University is a private university in Waltham, MA. It admits about 41% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $35,736 per year after financial aid. About 86% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $77,231 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$35,736/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $86,448
Aid cuts ~$50,712/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Jan 15
EA
Nov 3
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.5–4
SAT (middle 50%)1390–1520
ACT (middle 50%)31–34
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
86%
graduation rate
87%
freshman retention
$52,967
median earnings, 6yr
$77,231
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Brandeis University's acceptance rate?
Brandeis University admits about 41% of applicants.
How much does Brandeis University cost?
At Brandeis University, the average net price after aid is about $35,736 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $86,448 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Brandeis University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1390–1520 on the SAT and 31–34 on the ACT.
What are Brandeis University's application deadlines?
Brandeis University's deadlines are Early Decision around Jan 15, Early Action around Nov 3, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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