Brandeis University: Review & Facts

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Brandeis University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 5,585 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1948 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Academic Offerings

Brandeis University will give you the option to get a bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
70
Brandeis University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 70 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Political Science, Social Work, Computer Science, and Economics. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Brandeis University is very high at 92% (well above Massachusetts average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
92%
Good
The graduation rate at Brandeis University is great: 90%.

Student to faculty ratio at Brandeis University is good -- 10:1. Read more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high - around $61,800 a year. The additional fees at Brandeis University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $600; which comes to $62,400 per year.

Read the details about Brandeis University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
39%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 9,917 applications were submitted and 3,908 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to get admitted at this school.

The college will consider accepting your advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Brandeis University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,700
High
Brandeis University offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Brandeis University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Brandeis University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 3,000 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is high - approximately $9,700 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Brandeis University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Brandeis University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Brandeis University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Brandeis University
415 South St
Waltham, Massachusetts
02454-9110, USA
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