Waltham, Massachusetts · Basic research profile · Information checked Aug 2026
Brandeis University
Brandeis University is a private institution in Waltham, Massachusetts. The listed annual cost before aid is about $86,242. It reports aid for 20.1% of international students.
This profile contains basic institutional context. BD2US has not completed its detailed deadline, testing, English-proficiency, and scholarship review for this college.
At a glance
Start with the numbers—then investigate the story.
Annual cost of attendance
$86,242Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Previous-cycle on-campus estimate calculated from the official out-of-state tuition and fees, books, room and board, and other-expense components.International students receiving aid
20.1%This published share describes past awards; availability does not guarantee affordability.Average international award
$45,081An average is not a promise. Award amounts can differ substantially by student.Overall acceptance rate
35.313%Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Institution-wide context, never an estimate of your individual chance.International acceptance rate
15.4%Confirmed by an official source · 2027 · CDS24. A separate international rate is not reliably published for many colleges.Ranking context
751-760 global · QS 2027Universities show only their official QS 2027 global rank.Application plans and deadlines
Know which choices restrict you—and when each item is due.
Binding: if admitted, you normally must enroll and withdraw other applications after reviewing the financial-aid offer.
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages before making a submission plan. A prior-cycle date is shown only when an official source and cycle label are attached.
Application requirements
Testing, English proficiency, and scholarships
SAT / ACT
Test optional
- SAT composite
- 1,450
- Math middle 50%
- 700–780
- EBRW middle 50%
- 690–750
- SAT submitted
- 31%
Planning reference; confirm the Fall 2027 testing policy on the official admissions page before applying.
English proficiency
Official review still needed
English-test requirements have not been confirmed here. Check accepted exams, minimum scores, curriculum-based waivers, and whether official scores are required with the application.
Scholarships to check
1 named option
Wein International Scholarship
Demons. NeedHow to apply: Requires application
Check current eligibility, amount, renewal rules, and deadline on the official scholarship page.Bangladesh applicant lens
What this information means
Treat affordability as a first filter
The listed price is high enough that a Bangladeshi applicant needing substantial support should confirm international need-based aid or named scholarships before investing heavily in the application.
Aid prevalence is not aid generosity
20.1% receiving aid shows how common an award was in the reported year, while the average award helps estimate scale. Neither figure explains your likely package or the current policy.
Selectivity needs context
The overall rate does not account for international status, aid need, program demand, or the strength of your preparation. Use it only to balance the list, not to label the college a safety.
Fall 2027 research checklist
Verify these before the college enters your final list.
- Affordability: net price for international students, need-based eligibility, merit awards, renewal conditions, and indirect costs.
- Application policy: Fall 2027 testing requirements, English-proficiency routes, application plans, fee waivers, and deadlines.
- Academic fit: intended major, curriculum flexibility, first-year support, research access, and any portfolio or prerequisite requirements.
- International support: housing, health insurance, airport arrival, visa-document timeline, campus employment, and advising.
Climate context
Annual average 9.6°C; January is typically the coldest month and July the warmest.
Campus safety
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Identity, overall admission counts, and available score ranges are checked against U.S. Department of Education information. Confirm changing application policies on the college's official pages.
See the original research note
Brandeis University is a private institution located in Waltham, Massachusetts. The campus setting is city: small and it is a M (5K-10K) size school. For financial aid, the total cost of attendance is approximately $90,664 per year, it operates on a Yes (aware) need policy, approximately 20% of international students receive financial aid with an average award of $45,081. Regarding admissions, its overall acceptance rate is 35%, and its international admission rate is 15%, it is a Opt. institution for standardized testing. The standardized test profile indicates that the middle 50% SAT Math range is 690-770, while the EBRW range is 680-750.