Brandeis University

https://www.brandeis.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $67,082
    4.25% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $43,550
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    40.5%
    10,462 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    5,205
    91.8% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    86%
    770 Graduates

    About

    Brandeis University is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, MA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Brandeis University were General Biological Sciences (115 degrees awarded), General Business (110 degrees), and Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (98 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,859 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brandeis University. 57.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (680 degrees), 2.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (253 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Brandeis University is $67,082, which is $35,162 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Brandeis University is $67,082, which is $35,162 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $43,550.

    In 2024, 64% of undergraduate students attending Brandeis University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $67,082
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Brandeis University was $67,082. The cost of tuition at Brandeis University is $35,162 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Average Net Price

    $43,550
    2024 Value
    2.5%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Brandeis University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $43,550. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Brandeis University grew by 2.5%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $15,872
    Room and Board
    $1,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Brandeis University was of $15,872 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.84% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    64%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    28%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    64% of undergraduate students at Brandeis University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Brandeis University received 10,462 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 7.27% annual growth. Out of those 10,462 applicants, 4,237 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 40.5% acceptance rate.

    There were 5,205 students enrolled at Brandeis University in 2024. 30% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Brandeis University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    40.5%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    4,237
    Accepted Out of 10,462

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Brandeis University was 40.5% (4,237 admissions from 10,462 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 35.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 7.27%, while admissions grew by 6.35%.

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    SAT Scores

    30%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    217
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    30% of enrolled first-time students at Brandeis University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Brandeis University had a total enrollment of 5,205 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Brandeis University is 4,778 students and the part-time enrollment is 427. This means that 91.8% of students enrolled at Brandeis University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Brandeis University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.7% White, 14.5% Asian, 8.11% Hispanic or Latino, 5.38% Black or African American, 3.5% Two or More Races, 0.0384% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0192% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Brandeis University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.4%), followed by White Male (17.4%) and Asian Female (10.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (17.4%), followed by White Male (14.4%) and Asian Female (4.29%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    91.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Brandeis University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,205 students. The full-time enrollment at Brandeis University is 4,778 and the part-time enrollment is 427. This means that 91.8% of students enrolled at Brandeis University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    87%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Brandeis University was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Brandeis University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,015 enrolled students
    2. Asian
      756 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      422 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Brandeis University is 38.7% White, 14.5% Asian, 8.11% Hispanic or Latino, 5.38% Black or African American, 3.5% Two or More Races, 0.0384% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0192% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 267 students (5.13%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 289 more women than men received degrees from Brandeis University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brandeis University is white (680 degrees awarded). There were 2.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (253 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Brandeis University is General Biological Sciences (115 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (110 degrees) and Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (98 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brandeis University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (62 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (107 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (171 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brandeis University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (435,625 people), Other managers (334,486 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (206,201 people), Social workers, all other (204,154 people), and Postsecondary teachers (177,274 people).

    The most specialized majors at Brandeis University in 2024 are Cultural & Gender Studies (62 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (107 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (171 degrees), Social Sciences (290 degrees), and History (47 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brandeis University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Economists

    The most specialized majors at Brandeis University are Cultural & Gender Studies (62 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (107 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (171 degrees), Social Sciences (290 degrees), and History (47 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brandeis University are Elementary & secondary schools (588,451 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (398,668 people), Legal services (344,582 people), Computer Systems Design (288,139 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (229,937 people).

    The most specialized majors at Brandeis University are Cultural & Gender Studies (62 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (107 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (171 degrees), Social Sciences (290 degrees), and History (47 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Brandeis University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Biological Sciences
      115 degrees awarded
    2. General Business
      110 degrees awarded
    3. Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
      98 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Brandeis University was General Biological Sciences with 115 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    785
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,074
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 785 degrees were awarded to men at Brandeis University, which is 0.731 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,074).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Brandeis University in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, which is 1.16 times more than the 70 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Brandeis University in Experimental Psychology, which is 4.25 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    82%
    100% Completion Time
    87%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 82% of students graduating from Brandeis University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 87% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 88% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

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    Two or More Races Female
    Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Brandeis University is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

    The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

    The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.49% of graduates (19 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      680 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      253 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      139 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Brandeis University is white (680 degrees awarded). There were 2.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (253 degrees).

    4.46% of degree recipients (83 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      663 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      617 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      596 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brandeis University is white female (663 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (617 degrees).

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    Operations

    Brandeis University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.26B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 90.3M (7.14%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

    In 2024, Brandeis University had a total salary expenditure of 421M. Brandeis University employs 139 Professors, 94 Assistant professors and 92 Associate professors. Most academics at Brandeis University are Male Professor (80), Female Professor (59), and Female Assistant professor (53).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brandeis University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 178 employees, Research, with 168 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 160 employees.

    Endowment

    $1.26B
    2024 Endowment
    4%
    growth from 2023

    Brandeis University has an endowment valued at about $1.26B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Brandeis University grew 4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.01B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $206M
    2024 Salaries
    4.1%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Brandeis University paid a median of $206M in salaries, which represents 48.9% of their overall expenditure ($421M) and a 4.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.78% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $50M
    Instructional Salaries
    381
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Brandeis University paid a total of $50M to 381 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.2% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brandeis University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 178 employees, Research with 168 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 160 employees.

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