Brandeis University (165015)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$64,348

4.25% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$44,668

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

35.3%

11,282 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,302

91.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

86.1%

738 Graduates

About

Brandeis University (165015) is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Brandeis University (165015) were General Biological Sciences (170 degrees awarded), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (141 degrees), and General Business (111 degrees).

In 2023, 2,292 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brandeis University (165015). 59.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (881 degrees), 2.62 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (336 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Brandeis University (165015) is $64,348, which is $33,345 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Brandeis University (165015) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 698 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Brandeis University (165015) is $64,348, which is $33,345 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $44,668.

In 2023, 64% of undergraduate students attending Brandeis University (165015) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$64,348

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Brandeis University (165015) was $64,348. The cost of tuition at Brandeis University (165015) is $33,345 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Brandeis University (165015) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$44,668

2023 Value

1.97%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Brandeis University (165015) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $44,668. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Brandeis University (165015) grew by 1.97%.

This chart compares the average net price of Brandeis University (165015) (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

$14,583

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Brandeis University (165015) was of $14,583 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.17% between 2022 and 2023.

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 (165015) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Brandeis University (165015) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.59% with respect to 2022, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Brandeis University (165015) (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Brandeis University (165015) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 698 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 (165015) received 11,282 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 13.8% annual growth. Out of those 11,282 applicants, 3,984 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 35.3% acceptance rate.

There were 5,302 students enrolled at Brandeis University (165015) in 2023. 31% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Brandeis University (165015) has an overall enrollment yield of 21.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

35.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,984

Accepted Out of 11,282

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Brandeis University (165015) was 35.3% (3,984 admissions from 11,282 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 39.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 13.8%, while admissions grew by 1.94%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Brandeis University (165015) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

31%

Submission Percentage (2023)

269

Scores Submitted (2023)

31% of enrolled first-time students at Brandeis University (165015) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Brandeis University (165015) had a total enrollment of 5,302 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Brandeis University (165015) is 4,873 students and the part-time enrollment is 429. This means that 91.9% of students enrolled at Brandeis University (165015) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Brandeis University (165015), both undergraduate and graduate, is 40% White, 14.1% Asian, 7.64% Hispanic or Latino, 5.51% Black or African American, 3.26% Two or More Races, and 0.0377% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Brandeis University (165015) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.5%), followed by White Male (17.8%) and Asian Female (10.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (19.3%), followed by White Male (13.6%) and Asian Female (4.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Brandeis University (165015) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,302 students. The full-time enrollment at Brandeis University (165015) is 4,873 and the part-time enrollment is 429. This means that 91.9% of students enrolled at Brandeis University (165015) are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Brandeis University (165015) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

90%

2023 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 (165015) was 90%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Brandeis University (165015) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Brandeis University (165015) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,119 enrolled students
Asian
750 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
405 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Brandeis University (165015) is 40% White, 14.1% Asian, 7.64% Hispanic or Latino, 5.51% Black or African American, 3.26% Two or More Races, and 0.0377% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 167 students (3.15%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 432 more women than men received degrees from Brandeis University (165015). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brandeis University (165015) is white (881 degrees awarded). There were 2.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (336 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Brandeis University (165015) is General Biological Sciences (170 degrees awarded), followed by Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (141 degrees) and General Business (111 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brandeis University (165015), 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 (178 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (213 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 (165015) are Physicians (428,767 people), Other managers (377,667 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (368,251 people), Postsecondary teachers (250,749 people), and Social workers, all other (208,942 people).

The most specialized majors at Brandeis University (165015) in 2023 are Cultural & Gender Studies (93 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (178 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (213 degrees), Social Sciences (398 degrees), and Biology (314 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (165015) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Brandeis University (165015) are Cultural & Gender Studies (93 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (178 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (213 degrees), Social Sciences (398 degrees), and Biology (314 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brandeis University (165015) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (165015).

Most Common (2023)

General Biological Sciences
170 degrees awarded
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
141 degrees awarded
General Business
111 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Brandeis University (165015) was General Biological Sciences with 170 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Brandeis University (165015) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

930

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,362

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 930 degrees were awarded to men at Brandeis University (165015), which is 0.683 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,362).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Brandeis University (165015) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 111 degrees were awarded to men at Brandeis University (165015) in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, which is 1.14 times more than the 97 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 114 degrees were awarded to men at Brandeis University (165015) in General Biological Sciences, which is 2.04 times more than the 56 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

82%

100% Completion Time

88%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 82% of students graduating from Brandeis University (165015) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 88% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Brandeis University (165015) is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 2.17% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
881 degrees awarded
Asian
336 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
144 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Brandeis University (165015) is white (881 degrees awarded). There were 2.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (336 degrees).

2.66% of degree recipients (61 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
523 degrees awarded
White Male
358 degrees awarded
Asian Female
213 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brandeis University (165015) is white female (523 degrees awarded). There were 1.46 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (358 degrees).

Operations

Brandeis University (165015) has an endowment valued at nearly $1.22B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 62.6M (5.14%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Brandeis University (165015) had a total salary expenditure of 396M. Brandeis University (165015) employs 155 Professors, 93 Associate professors and 92 Assistant professors. Most academics at Brandeis University (165015) are Male Professor (85), Female Professor (70), and Female Assistant professor (52).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brandeis University (165015) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 195 employees, Research, with 177 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 172 employees.

Endowment

$1.22B

2023 Endowment

0.917%

growth from 2022

Brandeis University (165015) has an endowment valued at about $1.22B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Brandeis University (165015) grew 0.917% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $782M 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 (165015) (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

$198M

2023 Salaries

3.78%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Brandeis University (165015) paid a median of $198M in salaries, which represents 50% of their overall expenditure ($396M) and a 3.78% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.44% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$53.6M

Instructional Salaries

405

Number of Employees

In 2023, Brandeis University (165015) paid a total of $53.6M to 405 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

155 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

195 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Brandeis University (165015) were Professor with 155 employees, Associate professor with 93 employees, and Assistant professor with 92 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brandeis University (165015) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 195 employees, Research with 177 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 172 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Brandeis University (165015) was Male Professor with 85 employees, Female Professor with 70 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 52 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Brandeis University (165015).

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