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Summary
Brandeis University is a private institution that was founded in 1948. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,504, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 235 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Brandeis University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 33. Its tuition and fees are $43,708 (2012-13).
Brandeis University is located in Waltham, Mass., just nine miles west of Boston. Students are guaranteed housing for their first four semesters. In addition to student-run TV and radio stations, Brandeis has religious and performance groups, service organizations, cultural awareness groups, performance groups and more. The Shapiro Campus Center serves as a hub of student activity on campus, housing a theater, bookstore, cafe, library, meeting rooms, and a student art gallery. Cholmondeley’s, the campus coffeehouse, is another hotspot for concerts and comedy shows. The Brandeis Judges field more than 15 NCAA Division III teams and are known for their strong men’s soccer team. There is no Greek life on campus.
Brandeis is comprised of the College of Arts and Sciences and four graduate schools. The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences offers highly ranked programs in English and history, and The Heller School for Social Policy and Management is notable for its programs in social policy, health policy and management, and international development. Nearly 50 percent of students participate in study abroad programs offered in about 70 countries around the world. The Steinhardt Social Research Institute at Brandeis provides research and information on contemporary Judaism and the Jewish community. Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman graduated from Brandeis, which was named for the first Jewish Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Louis Dembitz Brandeis.
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Education at Brandeis is personal, combining the intimacy of a small liberal arts college and the intellectual power of a large research university. Classes are small and taught by professors, 95% of whom hold the highest degree in their fields. They give students personal attention in state-of-the-art resources, giving them the tools to succeed in a variety of post-graduate endeavors. This vibrant, freethinking intellectual atmosphere was founded in 1948, Brandeis University reflects the values of the first Jewish Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis: a passion for learning, commitment to social justice, respect for creativity and diversity, and concern for the world. We have a beautiful park-like campus in metropolitan Boston, with easy access to the city's many attractions. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1948 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $703,665,919 |
Applying
When applying to Brandeis University, it's important to note the application deadline is January 15, and the early decision deadline is November 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due January 15. The application fee at Brandeis University is $55. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 40.0 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | most selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 40.0% |
| Application deadline | January 15 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | January 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Brandeis University is 10:1, and the school has 61.5 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Brandeis University include: Economics, General; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; International/Global Studies; Political Science and Government, Other; and Psychology, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 93.0 percent.
Student Life
Brandeis University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,504, with a gender distribution of 42.6 percent male students and 57.4 percent female students. At this school, 81.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 19.0 percent of students live off campus. Brandeis University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
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| Total enrollment | 5,828 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Brandeis University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Brandeis University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Brandeis University, 40 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Brandeis University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 40% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Brandeis University, 46.7 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $30,311.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $43,708 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $12,256 (2012-13) |
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