Founded in 1948, Brandeis University is a private research university with a liberal arts focus located in Waltham, Massachusetts. The residential campus is a dynamic and diverse learning community known for its vibrant, free thinking intellectual atmosphere and offers easy access to Boston and its many attractions. The University is named for the late Louis Dembitz Brandeis, the distinguished associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, and reflects the values of academic excellence, commitment to social justice, respect for creativity and diversity, and concern for the world that he personified. Classes are small and taught by professors, 96% of whom hold the highest degree in their fields. They give students personal attention in state-of-the-art resources, supplying them with the tools to succeed in a variety of post-graduate endeavors. Nearly 40% of the student body double major, 42% do at least one independent study and almost half study abroad in any one of over 200 approved programs around the world.
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| School Type: | Campus |
| Degrees Offered: |
| Students | Enrolled Students: | 5,519 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Cost | In State Tuition: | $38,762 |
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| Out of State Tuition: | $38,762 | |
| Books and Supplies: | $1,000 | |
| Students with Financial aid:** | 67% |
Bachelor's Degrees
- Bachelor's in African-American/Black Studies
- Bachelor's in American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Bachelor's in Anthropology
- Bachelor's in Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Bachelor's in Biochemistry
- Bachelor's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Bachelor's in Biophysics
- Bachelor's in Chemistry, General
- Bachelor's in Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Bachelor's in Comparative Literature
- Bachelor's in Computer Science
- Bachelor's in Creative Writing
- Bachelor's in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Bachelor's in East Asian Studies
- Bachelor's in Economics, General
- Bachelor's in Education, General
- Bachelor's in English Language and Literature, General
- Bachelor's in Environmental Studies
- Bachelor's in European Studies/Civilization
- Bachelor's in Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Bachelor's in French Language and Literature
- Bachelor's in German Language and Literature
- Bachelor's in Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Bachelor's in Hebrew Language and Literature
- Bachelor's in History, General
- Bachelor's in International/Global Studies
- Bachelor's in Latin American Studies
- Bachelor's in Linguistics
- Bachelor's in Mathematics, General
- Bachelor's in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Bachelor's in Music, General
- Bachelor's in Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Bachelor's in Neuroscience
- Bachelor's in Philosophy
- Bachelor's in Physics, General
- Bachelor's in Political Science and Government, Other
- Bachelor's in Psychology, General
- Bachelor's in Russian Language and Literature
- Bachelor's in Sociology
- Bachelor's in Spanish Language and Literature
- Bachelor's in Women's Studies
Master's Degrees
- Master's in Acting
- Master's in American History (United States)
- Master's in Anthropology
- Master's in Biochemistry
- Master's in Biophysics
- Master's in Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Master's in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Master's in Chemistry, General
- Master's in Community Organization and Advocacy
- Master's in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Master's in Computer Science
- Master's in Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
- Master's in Development Economics and International Development
- Master's in Elementary Education and Teaching
- Master's in English Language and Literature, General
- Master's in Finance, General
- Master's in Foreign Language Teacher Education
- Master's in Genetic Counseling/Counselor
- Master's in Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Master's in History, General
- Master's in History, Other
- Master's in International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Master's in International Economics
- Master's in International Finance
- Master's in Investments and Securities
- Master's in Linguistics
- Master's in Mathematics, General
- Master's in Music Theory and Composition
- Master's in Music, General
- Master's in Musicology and Ethnomusicology
- Master's in Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Master's in Neuroscience
- Master's in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Master's in Physics, General
- Master's in Political Science and Government, Other
- Master's in Psychology, General
- Master's in Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
- Master's in Public Policy Analysis, General
- Master's in Secondary Education and Teaching
- Master's in Sociology
- Master's in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Doctoral Degrees
- Doctoral in American History (United States)
- Doctoral in Anthropology
- Doctoral in Biochemistry
- Doctoral in Biophysics
- Doctoral in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Doctoral in Chemistry, General
- Doctoral in Computer Science
- Doctoral in English Language and Literature, General
- Doctoral in History, Other
- Doctoral in International Economics
- Doctoral in Mathematics, General
- Doctoral in Music Theory and Composition
- Doctoral in Musicology and Ethnomusicology
- Doctoral in Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Doctoral in Neuroscience
- Doctoral in Physics, General
- Doctoral in Political Science and Government, Other
- Doctoral in Psychology, General
- Doctoral in Public Policy Analysis, General
- Doctoral in Sociology
Graduate Certificates
- Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Graduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Graduate Certificate in Computer Science
- Graduate Certificate in Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Graduate Certificate in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
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Pros
- Affordable tuition
- Convenient locations
- Great instructors
- Number of degree offerings
- Online classes
- Provided personal attention
Cons
Reasons to Attend
Comments about Brandeis University:
One of the most prestigious Universities in the country. They have an impeccable reputation for good reason. The opportunities that Brandeis offers are endless. Higher education at its best.
Pros
- Great instructors
- Provided personal attention
Cons
- High tuition costs
Reasons to Attend
Comments about Brandeis University:
I transferred to Brandeis to complete my undergraduate degree (my first college lacked a degree program I was interested in), and I got a lot more than I bargained for.
The campus is small, but increasingly dense, as they cram more buildings into the acreage. Also, for a "small liberal arts college" there are a surprising number of graduate students (they make up maybe 1/4 of the total student body), and a stunning amount of hard-hitting basic research goes on. Again, while the campus and faculty are both smaller than comparably rated schools, the coursework is impressively diverse: in addition to my science major, I enjoyed classes in Buddhist art, medieval history, philosophy, economics, and epic poetry. Plus, most of the faculty are interested and passionate about teaching, making most classes a joy to attend.
Culturally, the school opened my eyes, but then I'm a gentile from the West Coast, and at least 2/3 of the student body is Jewish (and 3/4 come from the tri-state area of CT, NY and NJ). I had friends who swore they couldn't get away from the high school crowds they'd grown up with, but I soaked it all in and enjoyed it. The theater department is world-class (and offers discount tickets for students to attend their shows), and the on-campus music culture is strong. Plus, Brandeis is a short commuter-rail ride from one of the best cities in this country, Boston.
On the flipside, if you don't quite know what you want out of a college, this is not a great place to meander through the course catalog. Tuition, room and board are not cheap, and sometimes you miss out on a particular, necessary, course as the one professor who teaches it is out on sabbatical for a year.
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