Avg Earnings (5yr)
$52,967
Acceptance Rate
35%
Graduation Rate
87%
Annual Tuition
$64,946
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Brandeis University earn a median of $77,231 ten years after entry — 43% above the national median. Acceptance rate 35.3%, average SAT score 1462, in-state tuition $64,946.
At a Glance
Total Students
3,663
Retention Rate
90%
Faculty Ratio
11
Financial Aid
28%
Median Debt
$25,648
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Private Non-Profit
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,462
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
690–750
SAT Math (middle 50%)
700–770
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
31–34
Institution Overview
Brandeis University is a private, non-profit institution with 3,663 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 35.3% and a graduation rate of 86.7%. The retention rate is 90.3%. The in-state tuition is $64,946, and 28.3% of students receive financial aid.
One year after graduation, the median earnings are $44,493, increasing to $52,967 after five years, and $77,231 after ten years. The median debt for students is $25,648.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$44k
1 YEAR
$53k
5 YEARS
$77k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Brandeis University alumni earn a median salary of $44,493. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $52,967, and after ten years, the median salary is $77,231. The median debt for students is $25,648. A total of 28.3% of students receive financial aid.
Brandeis University has a student body of 3,663 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 35.3% and a graduation rate of 86.7%. The retention rate is 90.3%. The in-state tuition is $64,946.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Economics
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International/Global Studies
Anthropology
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
History
Sociology
English Language and Literature, General
Chemistry
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Campus Location
Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA 02454-9110
Brandeis University is located in Waltham, Massachusetts. The campus is in a city setting.