Brandeis University

Brandeis University is a private, co-educational, research university. It is located in Waltham, Massachusetts and was established in 1948. It was named after the first Jewish Justice of the US Supreme Court, Louis Dembitz Brandeis. The campus of the University stretches over mmore than 225 acres of suburban land. Around 3,000 students are granted admission to the university every year.

The schools, colleges and institutes under Brandeis University are:

• Brandeis International Business School
• Rabb School of Summer and Continuing Studies
• The College of Arts and Sciences
• The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
• The Heller School for Social Policy and Management

The university's sports teams are known as the Judges, while its official mascot is an Ollie the Owl. The Judges participate in intercollegiate fencing, volleyball, swimming and diving, tennis, softball, sailing and soccer, among others.

Brandeis University Highlights

Where Brandeis University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts, science, computer science and engineering, mathematics, and medical adminstration.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Selective admissions.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High male/female ratio.
• Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Brandeis Students

The student enrollment at Brandeis was 5,333 in 2007 (4,960 full-time equivalent).

About 46% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 54% of the class.

Undergrads are 59% of enrolled students and graduate students are 41%.

About 9% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 91% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Brandeis participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Brandeis provides on-campus housing for 2,669 of its 4,960 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Brandeis Athletics

Brandeis is in the University Athletic Association for major sports.

Brandeis Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: