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Brandeis

Acceptance rate
40
%
ACT middle 50%
31
–
34
Applications
10462
Undergraduates
3632

Overview

Brandeis University is a private research university located on a 235-acre campus in Waltham, Massachusetts, just outside Boston. Founded with a commitment to academic rigor and social justice, Brandeis offers a blend of liberal arts education and professional preparation through four schools: Arts, Humanities and Culture; Business and Economics; Science, Engineering and Technology; and Social Sciences and Social Policy, as well as the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. The university is known for its vibrant research enterprise, innovative programs, and a close-knit campus community that encourages collaboration and discovery. Brandeis emphasizes experiential learning, global citizenship, and diversity, and is recognized for its forward-thinking approach to higher education, including online and microcredential offerings. The campus features a dynamic student life with numerous clubs, organizations, and arts opportunities, and is home to the renowned Rose Art Museum.

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Admissions Information

Applications received
10462
Students admitted
4237
Acceptance rate
40
%
Undergraduate enrollment
3632
Admissions data:
2024-25
·
IPEDS (HD2025, IC2025, ADM2024, DRVEF2024)

Test Scores

Middle 50% scores
25th percentile
75th percentile
SAT Reading & Writing
690
750
SAT Math
700
770
ACT Composite
31
34
Students submitting SAT
30
%
Test policy

Application Information

Regular deadline
15-Jan-27
Early deadline
Early Decision: Nov 2, 2026; Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027; Early Action: Nov 2, 2026
Accepts the Common Application
Yes
College Board code
3092

Characteristics

School type
Private
Setting
City: Small
Undergraduate size
2,500–7,500
Athletics
Division III
Intramural
Club
Competitiveness
Somewhat Competitive

Contact information

Address
415 South St., MS003, Waltham, MA 02454-9110
Phone
(781) 736-2000

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