Brandeis University
Waltham, MA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 35.3% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1390–1530 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 31–34 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $33,885 |
| Grad rate | 86% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $77,231 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2026-11-02 |
| Early Decision II | 1/15/2027 11/2/2026 |
| Restrictive EA | 2027-01-15 |
| Regular / Rolling | $80 |
| Application fee | $80 (US) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Portfolio | Via SlideRoom |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2026-27 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~250 words each.
- What excites you the most about being an international student at Brandeis University? (250 words max.)
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).