Waltham, MA Overview
Brandeis University, located in Waltham, Massachusetts, was established in 1948 and is named after Louis D. Brandeis, the first Jewish justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Known for its research opportunities and strong programs in social sciences, humanities, and sciences, Brandeis emphasizes social justice and community service.
There are currently 3,675 undergraduates at Brandeis and the school’s acceptance rate is 39%. The tuition at Brandeis is $62,322.
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
3,675
Pell Grant 16%
Undergrad Students Over 25 0%
Part-Time Undergrad Students 0%
Percent Male / Female 43% / 57%
Ethnic Diversity at Brandeis
42% White
21% International / Non-Citizen
17% Asian / Pacific Islander
8% Hispanic
6% Black
3% Multiracial
2% Unknown
Academics Snapshot
Student/Faculty Ratio
10:1
Graduation Rate
87%
Popular Majors
Percent of Students
Social Sciences
19%
19% of graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
19%
19% of graduates
Public Administration & Social Services
10%
10% of graduates
Psychology
9%
9% of graduates
Computer & Information Sciences
8%
8% of graduates
Mathematics
6%
6% of graduates
Business, Management, & Marketing
4%
4% of graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
4%
4% of graduates
Visual & Performing Arts
4%
4% of graduates
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies
3%
3% of graduates
Physical Sciences
3%
3% of graduates
English Language & Literature
2%
2% of graduates
Philosophy & Religious Studies
2%
2% of graduates
History
2%
2% of graduates
Natural Resources & Conservation
2%
2% of graduates
Education
1%
1% of graduates
Languages & Literatures
1%
1% of graduates
Admissions Snapshot
39%
33
1433
Scholarships & Financial Aid Snapshot
$81,914
$46,475
$35,439
Student Outcomes Snapshot
Graduate Income
$77,231
Median Debt $25,648
Debt 10 years after graduation $272
Data Sources
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