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Brandeis University

Scholarship

布兰迪斯大学

QS —Times —US News #60
Waltham, Massachusetts, USA$62,100/year14% Acceptance Rate

Brandeis University is a private research university in Waltham, Massachusetts, in the Boston metro area. Strengths include computer science, business analytics, economics, neuroscience, and social sciences.

Care4YA Index

Survey-based

80.0/100

Score combines survey responses with public data.

Dimension Scores

Outcomes

70.7

Resources

83.0

Selectivity

79.6

Affordability

11.4

Methodology vcare4ya-a1

Brandeis University is known for Applied Data Science and Decision Analytics, Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry and Biophysics, with solid expertise in Applied Data Science and Decision Analytics. Well-suited for students interested in Applied Data Science and Decision Analytics and Applied Mathematics.

U.S. News Rankings

Rank History

Best Global Universities · 2026 #762

The vertical axis shows rank position — lower is better; years without published data are omitted.

Graduate Program Rankings

Business (MBA)

  • Best Business Schools#110*2026
  • Business Analytics#122*2026
  • Finance#89*2026

Public Affairs

  • Best Public Affairs Programs#64*2026
  • Health Policy and Management#112026
  • Social Policy#15*2026

Science

  • Biological Sciences#50*2026
  • Chemistry#74*2026
  • Mathematics#61*2026
  • Physics#62*2026

Social Sciences & Humanities

  • Economics#68*2026
  • English#44*2026
  • History#50*2026
  • Political Science#74*2026
  • Psychology#71*2026
  • Sociology#56*2026

* Tied rank.

How to Read These Rankings

National Universities: An annual ranking of U.S. national research universities, focused on undergraduate outcomes: graduation and first-year retention rates, faculty resources, reputation among peer institutions and counselors, student selectivity, and graduate outcomes. Use it as a general reference for undergraduate choices — schools a few places apart are usually very close in practice.

Best Global Universities: Compares universities worldwide almost entirely on academic research: publication and citation impact, international collaboration, and research reputation by field — undergraduate teaching and campus experience are barely measured. It is best used to judge research strength and the platform for graduate study, and is only an indirect reference for undergraduate choices.

Graduate program rankings: Ranks schools field by field (business, engineering, law, medicine, education, and their specialties), mainly on reputation surveys of deans and professionals in each discipline, plus employment outcomes and research indicators for some fields; not every field is updated every year. It shows how a specific program is regarded within its profession — most useful once you have a clear field in mind for graduate study.

Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.

Campus location

Marker shows approximate campus location

Deadline

January 2

Intake

September

Living Cost

$16,000

At a Glance

Enrollment

5,709

Undergraduate

3,896

Graduate

1,813

Student–faculty ratio (university)

10:1

6-Year Graduation Rate

86.1%

Retention Rate

87.0%

Avg Net Price / Year

$35,736

Median Earnings

$77,231

International Students

19.3%

Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only

National universityGraduate programsUS News National #60

Admission data reference

Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.
Avg. admitted GPA
3.7
TOEFL guideline
100
IELTS guideline
7
SAT mid-50%
1390–1520
Acceptance rate (data)
40.5%
Data source
CollegeScorecard_latest (Data year 2025)

Programs Offered

Grouped by college · 73 programs

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  • African and African American StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • American StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • AnthropologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Applied MathematicsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Art HistoryDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • BiochemistryDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Biological PhysicsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • BiologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • BusinessDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • ChemistryDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Classical and Early Mediterranean StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Communication and Media StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Comparative Literature and CultureDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Computer ScienceDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Creative WritingDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • East Asian StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • EconomicsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Education StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Engineering ScienceDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • EnglishDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Environmental StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • European Cultural StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Film, Television and Interactive MediaDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • French and Francophone StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • German StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Health: Science, Society, and PolicyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Hispanic StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • HistoryDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Independent Interdisciplinary MajorDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • International and Global StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • LinguisticsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • MathematicsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • MusicDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Near Eastern and Judaic StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • NeuroscienceDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • PhilosophyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Philosophy, Politics, and EconomicsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • PhysicsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • PoliticsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • PsychologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Quantitative EconomicsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Russian StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • SociologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Studio ArtDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Theater ArtsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Women's, Gender, and Sexuality StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34

Unsorted

  • Biochemistry and Biophysics (M.S.)Duration 1–2 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Biotechnology (M.S.)Duration 1–2 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Business Administration (MBA)Duration 1–2 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Business Analytics (M.S.)Duration 1–2 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Chemistry (M.S.)Duration 1–2 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Computational Linguistics (M.S.)Duration 1–2 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Computer Science (M.S.)Duration 1–2 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Global Health Policy and Management (M.S.)Duration 1–2 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership (M.A.)Duration 1–2 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • International Economics and Finance (M.A./M.S.)Duration 1–2 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Molecular and Cell Biology (M.S.)Duration 1–2 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Neuroscience (M.S.)Duration 1–2 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Physics (M.S.)Duration 1–2 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Psychology (M.S.)Duration 1–2 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Public Policy (M.P.P.)Duration 1–2 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34

Unsorted

  • Ph.D. in Biochemistry and BiophysicsDuration 5–6 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Ph.D. in ChemistryDuration 5–6 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Ph.D. in HistoryDuration 5–6 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell BiologyDuration 5–6 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Ph.D. in Music Composition and TheoryDuration 5–6 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Ph.D. in Near Eastern and Judaic StudiesDuration 5–6 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Ph.D. in NeuroscienceDuration 5–6 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Ph.D. in PhysicsDuration 5–6 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Ph.D. in PoliticsDuration 5–6 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Ph.D. in PsychologyDuration 5–6 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34
  • Ph.D. in Social PolicyDuration 5–6 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 100 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    Avg GPA3.7
    SAT Mid-50%1390–1520
    ACT Mid-50%31–34

Requirements

  • IELTS 7.0
  • TOEFL 100
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters

Tuition (USD)

$62,100/year

Tuition (CNY)

¥440,000/year

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