Brandeis University Massachusetts

Research-focused independent university near Boston with strong academics and a 35% acceptance rate.

College statistics

Address:
415 South St
Waltham, MA
02454
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
https://www.brandeis.edu/
Setting:
City
Research Activity Tier:
Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Social Sciences

Brandeis University is a private research institution in Waltham, Massachusetts, classified as a Research 1 university with very high research spending and doctorate production. The university enrolls about 5,300 students and emphasizes social sciences alongside other disciplines, combining undergraduate and graduate education at a medium scale.

Tuition is $67,082 annually, and the total cost of attendance is $85,666 with room and board. The university's acceptance rate is 35%, and admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile SAT Reading at 750, SAT Math at 780, and ACT Composite at 34. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate.

The 6-year graduation rate reflects strong student persistence at a selective institution. This school suits students seeking rigorous academics with access to research opportunities and graduate programs. For more information, visit brandeis.edu.