Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Most Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over 29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English		4
Mathematics		4
Science		4
Foreign Language		4
Social Studies		4
History
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	January 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

415 South Street

City, State, Zip

Waltham, MA 02454-9110

Phone

(781) 736-3500

Fax

(781) 736-3536

E-mail

admissions@brandeis.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

January 1

Application Fee

$80

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

April 1

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

Yes

Early Decision Deadline

November 1, January 1

Early Decision Notification

December 15, February 1

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted, supplemental forms required

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

1 required for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests			X
Class Rank	X
Recommendations		X
Essay		X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest		X
Extracurricular Activities		X
Volunteer Work		X
Particular Talent/Ability		X
Character/Personal Qualities	X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency			X
Geographic Residence			X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity			X
Work Experience		X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

34% of 11,721 applicants were admitted

Women

36% of 7,140 applicants were admitted

Men

31% of 4,581 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

858 (21%) of 4,011 admitted students enrolled

Women

530 (21%) of 2,583 admitted students enrolled

Men

328 (23%) of 1,428 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

41% of 786 applicants were admitted

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

1,826

Students Accepting Wait List Position

668

Students Admitted From Wait List

8

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.85

3.75 and Above

64%

3.50 - 3.74

22%

3.25 - 3.49

8%

3.00 - 3.24

4%

2.50 - 2.99

2%

2.00 - 2.49

 

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

690 average
650-760 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

50%

Score of 600 - 700

39%

Score of 500 - 600

11%

Score of 400 - 500

1%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

670 average
630-710 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

36%

Score of 600 - 700

52%

Score of 500 - 600

10%

Score of 400 - 500

2%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

31 average
29-33 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

71%

Score of 24 - 29

27%

Score of 18 - 23

2%

Score of 12 - 17

0%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 65%
Top quarter: 90%
Top half: 99%

National Merit Scholar

1%

Valedictorian

2%

Class President

2%

Student Government Officer

15%

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$73,335

Tuition and Fees

$55,395

Room and Board

$15,440

Books and Supplies

$1,000

Other Expenses

$1,500

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

finaid@brandeis.edu

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline January 1

Award Notification

On or about April 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Institutional Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 002133	Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile	$25 for first college, $16 each additional
Business/Farm Supplement
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

550 (65.4%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

420 (76.4%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

417 (99.3%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

394 (94.5%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

97%

Average Award

$44,761

Need-Based Gift

Received by 410 (98.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $41,854

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 365 (87.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,124

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 48 (11.5%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

120 (14.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,958

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

1,991 (55.7%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

1,716 (86.2%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

1,710 (99.7%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

1,225 (71.6%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

96%

Average Award

$43,353

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,657 (96.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $39,606

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,530 (89.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,560

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 154 (9.0%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

381 (10.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,333

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

54%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$33,522

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

6.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans

State Loans

Available

Other Loans

College/university loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$2,599

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Business/marketing

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Engineering

Special Programs

Student-designed major, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

358

Part-Time Faculty

196

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

61%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 18% of classes
10-19 students: 44% of classes
20-29 students: 15% of classes
30-39 students: 8% of classes
40-49 students: 5% of classes
50-99 students: 6% of classes
Over 100 students: 4% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

Not reported

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

2,190,556

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

130

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of Public Policy, Professional Science Master's, Master of Arts, Master of Education

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Waltham Population

62,227

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Boston

Campus Size

235 acres

Weather

Temperature

21.6 average low in January, 76.3 average high in September

Rain

127 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

10 mile(s) from campus in Boston

Nearest Train Station

10 mile(s) from campus in Boston

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

75% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshmen are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

25%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Owl

School Colors

Royal blue and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

squash, table tennis, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, waltham group, undergraduate theater collective, student union, student events (programming board), bemco - student emts

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

3,635

Women

2,155 (59.3%)

Men

1,480 (40.7%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

3,620

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
16.6% Asian
6.7% Black/African-American
9.4% Hispanic/Latino
3.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
59.8% White
3.3% Unknown

International Students.

20.9% from 54 countries

Average Age

20

All Graduate Students

2,087

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

94.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

82.7%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

88.6%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

90.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

46%

Average Starting Salary

46%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported