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Brandeis University
Brandeis University admits a bit under 50% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Brandeis University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Brandeis University sits in Waltham proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 19.3% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $123,460 four years out. 15% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 3,618 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 87% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1390 and 1530 — above the MA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Brandeis University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Brandeis University received 11,282 applications and admitted 3,984 (35.3%), with 865 enrolling.
Brandeis University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1390–1530 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Brandeis University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 690 | 720 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 700 | 750 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 33 | 34 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Brandeis University compares
| Brandeis University | Massachusetts median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 40.5% | 70.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $68,080 | $46,700 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $77,231 | $62,832 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Brandeis University: $77,231 median at year ten, versus $62,832 across Massachusetts institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $68,080 regardless of where you're from. At Brandeis University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 3,618 undergrads, Brandeis University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
86% of Brandeis University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 31.2 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $68,080 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Brandeis University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $123,460 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $108,405 |
| Economics | $95,872 |
| Mathematics | $85,681 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $78,746 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $75,580 |
| Political Science and Government | $74,018 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $73,936 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $73,256 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $68,179 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $67,838 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $66,366 |
| Sociology | $65,481 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $62,291 |
| History | $59,426 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $58,676 |
| Biology, General | $58,384 |
| Anthropology | $57,423 |
| Area Studies | $54,306 |
Median earnings for these 19 Brandeis University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $77,231 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 14 additional Brandeis University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Brandeis University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1390–1530 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 40.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Brandeis University's acceptance rate?
35.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,984 admitted from 11,282 applicants.
How much does Brandeis University cost?
At Brandeis University, published tuition is $68,080 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Brandeis University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Brandeis University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $77,231 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
- Laboure College of Healthcare — 50% admitted
- Berklee College of Music — 43.5% admitted
- Bentley University — 45.1% admitted
- Clark University — 39.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.