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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
Nov 2
EA
Nov 2
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
How Brandeis reads an application

What Brandeis values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Class rank
Important
Application essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / ability
Also considered
Test scoresInterviewFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceState residencyReligious commitmentVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From Brandeis’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Brandeis requires

Required
Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Grades (GPA)Class rankTest scoresWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Brandeis requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

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 Nov 2, Early Action around Nov 2, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Brandeis University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Brandeis University rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and Class rank as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Recommendations, Extracurriculars, and Talent / ability. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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