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Brandeis University is a private research university located in Waltham, Massachusetts. It was established as a coeducational institution in 1948 on the location of the former Middlesex University. The university is named after the first Jewish Justice of the United States Supreme Court, Louis Dembitz Brandeis. It enrolls more than 3,000 undergraduate and over 2,000 graduate students every semester. Brandeis offers an array of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
The university sponsors the Wien International Scholarship for international undergraduate students. Brandeis’s athletic teams are nicknamed the Judges. They compete in the University Athletic Association conference of the NCAA's Division III.
Brandeis is located in a small city, in Waltham, MA. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Brandeis top out at the Doctoral degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Brandeis often study mathematics, science, computer science and engineering, medical adminstration, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. In 2007, 64% of applicants were rejected at Brandeis. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 630 to 730 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 730 or higher on the math SAT.
Students at Brandeis benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Brandeis tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 5,333 students (4,960 full-time equivalent).
Brandeis serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Brandeis does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in University Athletic Association competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Brandeis University
415 South St
Waltham, MA 02454-9110
General Phone: (781) 736-2000
http://www.brandeis.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 740 | economics, international economics, international development, political science and government, English, American studies, sociology, history, ... |
| Science | 178 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, anatomical sciences, physics, biological and biomedical sciences, biophysics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 123 | computer support, computer science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 86 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 74 | public policy analysis, social service professions, community organization, human services, youth services |
| Business And Management | 64 | international business, finance, international finance, investments and securities |
| Medical Administration | 51 | health care administration |
| Medicine | 35 | neuroscience, pre-med, medical preparatory |
| Fine Arts | 29 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 24 | drama, theatre design, acting |
| Mathematics | 19 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 18 | philosophy |
| Music | 17 | music theory and composition, music, musicology |
| Education And Teaching | 12 | teacher ed, foreign language teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Brandeis in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 812 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 538 | 44 |
| Doctor's degree | 93 | 24 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 27 | 7 |
In 2007, Brandeis had a total enrollment of 5,333 students (4,960 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 59% |
| Graduate | 41% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 27% |
| (Foreign Students) | 15% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 21% |
| New York | 18% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
| (International Students) | 9% |
| California | 6% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
Brandeis offers campus housing for 2,669 of its 4,960 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Waltham, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,640 | 2,776 | 36% | 768 | 28% |
| Men | 3,182 | 1,255 | 39% | 352 | 28% |
| Women | 4,458 | 1,521 | 34% | 416 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 630 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 730 |
| ACT Verbal | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 34 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 32 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 35,702 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 35,702 |
| Room and board | $ 9,908 |
| Room charge | $ 5,558 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Brandeis participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 213300)
Brandeis has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 146 | 56 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 28 | 28 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 47 | 53 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $164,588 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $141,935 | 7 | $115,641 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 117 | $115,411 | 40 | $117,638 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 43 | $84,647 | 33 | $82,136 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 35 | $73,000 | 34 | $75,529 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 15 | $56,145 | 21 | $47,486 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 210 | $97,810 | 129 | $85,629 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | University Athletic Association |
| Baseball | University Athletic Association |
| Track | University Athletic Association |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Finance
Investments and Securities
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Human Services, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Policy Analysis
Youth Services/Administration
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American History (United States)
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Development Economics and International Development
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
Hebrew Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
International Economics
International/Global Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, Other
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Neuroscience
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brandeis Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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