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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
4.0Excellent
35%
Moderately Selective
87%
Graduation
About Brandeis University
Brandeis University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Waltham, Massachusetts. With an enrollment of approximately 3,663 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. The university admits 35% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate stands at a strong 87%. Graduates earn a median salary of $77,231 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $33,885 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
35%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
87%
Enrollment
3,663
Total students
Median Earnings
$77,231
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$64,946
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,946
Per year
Average Net Price
$33,885
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
31 – 34
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
700
Median
740
75th
780
200800
ACT Composite
25th
31
Median
33
75th
34
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$64,946/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$33,885/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$135,540
10-Year Earnings
$772,310
ROI Multiple
5.7×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Brandeis University
Student Outcomes
87%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$77k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
3,663
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
