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Brandeis University Computer Science Programs

Brandeis University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waltham, MA. A Smaller City offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Brandeis University Rankings

Brandeis University has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#10 of 120	State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality	#20 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#188 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Brandeis University?

Contact information for Brandeis University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	415 South St, Waltham, MA 02454-9110
Phone:	7817362000
Website:	www.brandeis.edu/
Admissions:	www.brandeis.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.brandeis.edu/student-financial-services/

How Do I Get Into Brandeis University?

You can apply to Brandeis University online at: https://www.brandeis.edu/admissions/apply/index.html

Brandeis University is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Brandeis University

This is what Brandeis University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Brandeis University?

Brandeis University has an acceptance rate of 40%, making it moderately selective. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 17% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

30% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Brandeis University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 690 and 750. Math scores were between 700 and 770.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1390 to 1520. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Brandeis University ranged between 31 and 34.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Brandeis University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,566	1,642	36%
Women	5,888	2,591	44%

Can I Afford Brandeis University?

The average net price after aid at Brandeis University is $33,885. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$67,082
In-State Fees	$998
Out-of-State Tuition	$67,082
Out-of-State Fees	$998
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$68,080
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$68,080

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 24% of students at Brandeis University receive some form of financial aid (865 students).

Nearly 64% of students at Brandeis University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $41,075 per student.

15% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,965.

Student Loan Debt

28% of Brandeis University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,027 per year.

Brandeis University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,147 students enrolled at Brandeis University. Brandeis University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,663 undergraduate students at Brandeis University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Brandeis University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	648
Black or African American	212
Hispanic	329
White	1,516
Two or More Races	157
Non-Resident	706

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Brandeis University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	202
New York	127
California	54
New Jersey	42
Connecticut	25

Additionally, approximately 19.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Brandeis University Graduate Student Diversity

1,627 of Brandeis University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Brandeis University, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Brandeis University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	115
Black or African American	69
Hispanic	99
White	528
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	27
Non-Resident	600

Online Learning at Brandeis University

Brandeis University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

721 undergraduate students at Brandeis University took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 112 students took at least one online class and 401 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Brandeis University

These computer science programs are offered at Brandeis University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	64	30	2	96
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	—	45	—	45
Computer and Information Sciences, General	—	23	—	23
Computer Programming	—	5	—	5
Computer Software and Media Applications	—	4	—	4
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Brandeis University

Brandeis University offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Brandeis University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.