Brandeis University, founded in 1948, is a private, liberal arts university. It offers the intimacy and faculty engagement of a small liberal arts college and the scope of a world-class research university. An extensive merit scholarship program assists talented students to discover intellectual routes through discussion and research, through established concentrations or interdisciplinary studies, to success in advanced studies in the nation''s leading graduate and professional schools. Programs are offered through the Schools of Creative Arts, Humanities, Science, and Social Science. Its 235-acre campus is located in Waltham, 10 miles west of Boston.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
3,687
Undergraduates
1,575
Men - 42.7%
2,109
Women - 57.2%
1,892
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Most difficult
Overall Admission Rate
39% of 9,917 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 2
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.88
SAT Math
740 average
680-780 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
710 average
660-740 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
33 average
31-34 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$81,914
Tuition and Fees
$62,322
Room and Board
$17,092
Average Percent of Need Met
94%
Average Freshman Award
$50,287
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$28,061
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
79
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
18%
10-19
43%
20-29
19%
30-39
8%
40-49
4%
50-99
6%
Over 100
2%
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Waltham Population
62,069
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Boston
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
78% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Owl
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.1%
Asian
21.6%
Black/African-American
7.6%
Hispanic/Latino
10.3%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.6%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
53.7%
Unknown
3%
International Students
21.0% from 65 countries
First-Year Students Returning
91.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
81.8%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
59%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
35.0%
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