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
3,354
Undergraduates
1,436
Men - 42.8%
1,916
Women - 57.1%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
45% of 9,756 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.84
SAT Math
660-750 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
670-740 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
31-34 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$97,758
Tuition and Fees
$73,678
Room and Board
$21,880
Average Percent of Need Met
94%
Average Freshman Award
$65,635
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$28,880
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
366
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
13%
10-19
47%
Over 100
2%
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Waltham Population
62,069
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
70% of all students
Mascot
Owl
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
Asian
22.5%
Black/African-American
8%
Hispanic/Latino
12.5%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
5.7%
White
47.2%
Unknown
4.1%
International Students
15.7%
First-Year Students Returning
85.9%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
73.6%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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