Brandeis University

www.brandeis.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$59,408

7.35% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$35,147

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.646%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

39.1%

9,796 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

5,558

92.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

87.5%

702 Graduates

About

Brandeis University is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Brandeis University were Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (160 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (135 degrees), and Health Policy Analysis (113 degrees).

In 2021, 2,331 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brandeis University. 60.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (949 degrees), 3.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (255 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Brandeis University is $59,408, which is $30,416 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Brandeis University is $59,408, which is $30,416 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $35,147.

In 2021, 83% of undergraduate students attending Brandeis University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$59,408

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Brandeis University was $59,408. The cost of tuition at Brandeis University is $30,416 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Brandeis University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$35,147

2021 Value

14.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Brandeis University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,147. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Brandeis University grew by 14.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Brandeis University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,655

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Brandeis University was of $13,655 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 4.44% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Brandeis University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Brandeis University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 29.7% with respect to 2020, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Brandeis University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.646%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Brandeis University was 0.646%, which represents 5 out of the 774 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Brandeis University received 9,796 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 4.18% annual growth. Out of those 9,796 applicants, 3,834 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 39.1% acceptance rate.

There were 5,558 students enrolled at Brandeis University in 2021. 40% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Brandeis University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

39.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,834

Accepted Out of 9,796

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Brandeis University was 39.1% (3,834 admissions from 9,796 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 33.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 4.18%, while admissions grew by 12.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Brandeis University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

40%

Submission Percentage (2021)

373

Scores Submitted (2021)

40% of enrolled first-time students at Brandeis University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Brandeis University had a total enrollment of 5,558 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Brandeis University is 5,120 students and the part-time enrollment is 438. This means that 92.1% of students enrolled at Brandeis University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Brandeis University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42% White, 13.9% Asian, 7.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.88% Black or African American, 1.57% Two or More Races, 0.144% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.126% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Brandeis University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.2%), followed by White Male (18.3%) and Asian Female (10.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.5%), followed by White Male (15.5%) and Asian Female (4.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Brandeis University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,558 students. The full-time enrollment at Brandeis University is 5,120 and the part-time enrollment is 438. This means that 92.1% of students enrolled at Brandeis University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Brandeis University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

91%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Brandeis University was 91%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Brandeis University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Brandeis University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,335 enrolled students
Asian
775 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
417 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Brandeis University is 42% White, 13.9% Asian, 7.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.88% Black or African American, 1.57% Two or More Races, 0.144% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.126% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 192 students (3.45%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 477 more women than men received degrees from Brandeis University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brandeis University is white (949 degrees awarded). There were 3.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (255 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Brandeis University is Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (160 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (135 degrees) and Health Policy Analysis (113 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brandeis University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (93 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (196 degrees), and Social Sciences (457 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brandeis University are Physicians (414,121 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (351,535 people), Other managers (341,038 people), Postsecondary teachers (249,041 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (218,781 people).

The most specialized majors at Brandeis University in 2021 are Cultural & Gender Studies (93 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (196 degrees), Social Sciences (457 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (196 degrees), and Biology (294 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brandeis University are Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Brandeis University are Cultural & Gender Studies (93 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (196 degrees), Social Sciences (457 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (196 degrees), and Biology (294 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brandeis University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (596,411 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (545,703 people), Elementary & secondary schools (544,482 people), Legal services (280,709 people), and Computer Systems Design (258,943 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Brandeis University.

Most Common (2021)

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
160 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
135 degree-majors awarded
Health Policy Analysis
113 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Brandeis University was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 160 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Brandeis University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

927

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,404

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 927 degrees were awarded to men at Brandeis University, which is 0.66 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,404).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Brandeis University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 136 degrees were awarded to men at Brandeis University in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, which is 1.08 times more than the 126 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 126 degrees were awarded to men at Brandeis University in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, which is 0.926 times less than the 136 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

81%

100% Completion Time

87%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 81% of students graduating from Brandeis University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 87% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 88% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (92.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Brandeis University is Female and Two or More Races (92.9% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.7% of graduates (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
949 degrees awarded
Asian
255 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
142 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Brandeis University is white (949 degrees awarded). There were 3.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (255 degrees).

2.92% of degree recipients (68 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
562 degrees awarded
White Male
387 degrees awarded
Asian Female
177 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brandeis University is white female (562 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (387 degrees).

Operations

Brandeis University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.29B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 281M (21.9%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Brandeis University had a total salary expenditure of 351M. Brandeis University employs 148 Professors, 105 Associate professors and 87 Assistant professors. Most academics at Brandeis University are Male Professor (87), Female Professor (61), and Male Associate professor (54).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brandeis University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 167 employees, Management, with 149 employees, and Research with 146 employees.

Endowment

$1.29B

2021 Endowment

19.8%

growth from 2020

Brandeis University has an endowment valued at about $1.29B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Brandeis University grew 19.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $898M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Brandeis University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$185M

2021 Salaries

1.44%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Brandeis University paid a median of $185M in salaries, which represents 52.7% of their overall expenditure ($351M) and a 1.44% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$49.3M

Instructional Salaries

389

Number of Employees

In 2021, Brandeis University paid a total of $49.3M to 389 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

148 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

167 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Brandeis University were Professor with 148 employees, Associate professor with 105 employees, and Assistant professor with 87 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brandeis University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 167 employees, Management with 149 employees, and Research with 146 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Brandeis University was Male Professor with 87 employees, Female Professor with 61 employees, and Male Associate professor with 54 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Brandeis University.