Brandeis University, MA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Brandeis University Rankings
Affordability14
Selectivity84
Retention83
Graduation86
Earnings55
Diversity83
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Brandeis University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies6%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences18%
Business, Management, Marketing4%
Computer and Information Sciences9%
Education1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
History2%
Mathematics and Statistics4%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology8%
Public Administration and Social Service7%
Social Sciences24%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Brandeis University
31%
Admission Rate
715
Median SAT Math
675
Median SAT Reading
31
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)650–780
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)630–720
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)29–33
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Brandeis University
$55K
In-State Tuition
$55K
Out-of-State Tuition
$71K
Average Total Cost
$38K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $23K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $34K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $54K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Brandeis University
42%
Receive Federal Loans
$24K
Median Federal Debt
83%
Repayment Rate
$271
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 34% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $22K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $25K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $23K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $24K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $24K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $18K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 77% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 83% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 85% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 90% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Brandeis University
92%
Retention Rate
9%
Transfer Rate
3%
Withdrawal Rate
89%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 80% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 89% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 89% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 93% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 82% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 89% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 51% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 88% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 79% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 85% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Brandeis University
93%
Employment Rate
$42K
Median Salary
$25K
25 Pctl Salary
$59K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $25K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $42K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $59K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $72K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $42K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $50K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $58K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Brandeis University
3,627
Undergraduates
96%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
2,161
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 61% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 39% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 14% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 46% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 20% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 33% | 43% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Brandeis University, MA
New England School of Photography
1 miles, E
Lasell University
2 miles, SE
Bentley University
2 miles, NE
Regis College
3 miles, W