Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts · Private, a small city · 3,618 undergraduates
Is it hard to get into Brandeis?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
- What they look at
- High school GPAConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- EssayRequired
How much does Brandeis cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,028 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $12,371 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $17,007 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $27,870 |
| Over $110,000 | $50,519 |
- Room and board on campus
- $20,954 a year; $14,311 off campus
- Books and supplies
- $1,000 a year
- The school's own grants
- 68% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $35,576
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do Brandeis students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
What do Brandeis graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Do Brandeis students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Who goes to Brandeis?
- Background
- White 41%, Hispanic 9%, Black 6%, Asian 18%, Two or more 4%, International 19%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 2,950 beds
What do Brandeis graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 156 | $95,025 | $157,820 | $18,250 |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | 221 | $82,101 | $124,140 | $17,489 |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 42 | $42,219 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biology, General | 285 | $42,749 | $76,567 | $17,500 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 54 | $41,042 | $80,170 | $17,590 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 108 | $45,993 | $81,110 | $18,000 |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 81 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Chemistry | 57 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 33 | Hidden | $106,281 | Hidden |
| Physics | 24 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| English Language and Literature, General | 56 | $41,973 | $60,509 | $19,250 |
| History | 65 | $47,467 | $69,575 | $20,357 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 28 | Hidden | $70,779 | Hidden |
| Philosophy | 37 | $50,517 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 20 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 32 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 17 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 23 | $38,797 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 39 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Music | 17 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies | 78 | $52,834 | $65,697 | $17,125 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 27 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Compare Brandeis with other universities
Side by side: acceptance rates, scores, costs and pay.
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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Social sciences