Brandeis University
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $69,000 within 10 years; strong 86% graduation rate.
About This School
Brandeis University is a private nonprofit institution located in Waltham, Massachusetts with approximately 3,618 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 41% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $35,736 per year. The graduation rate is 86%, and the typical graduate earns $69,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Brandeis University is a private research university in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. It is located within the Greater Boston area. Founded in 1948 as a non-sectarian, coeducational university, Brandeis was established on the site of the former Middlesex University. It is named after Louis Brandeis, a former justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
This is a strong option for students drawn to a research-focused liberal arts experience in a mid-size setting — the 90% freshman retention rate signals that students who enroll tend to feel at home and stay. The 86% graduation rate and $69,000 median earnings 10 years out are solid, and the $23,250 median debt is reasonable relative to those outcomes. The 35% acceptance rate makes it selective but not out of reach, though the $33,885 average net price is a real cost to weigh carefully depending on your financial situation.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,618 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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