Brandeis University
Location: Waltham, MA (suburban)
Size: 3,493 students
Avg percent need-met: 99%
Acceptance rate: 33%
Middle 50% ACT: 31-33**Test Optional**
Middle 50% SAT: 1350-1470**Test Optional**
Brandeis embraces a policy of academic flexibility, allowing you to explore dual degrees or additional interests. Coursework is challenging yet rewarding, and professors are insightful and responsive. Academics definitely take priority on campus, but there are still plenty of opportunities for fun. There is no Greek life on campus, but they have lots of clubs and community service organizations, as well as easy access to Boston. Students are kind-hearted and care for each other. Though Brandeis is rooted in Jewish tradition, openness and inclusion are founding values of the university.
Popular majors / known for: Economics, Psychology, Biology, Business, Computer Science
Academic approach: Research university with flexible academics
Fun fact / campus tradition: Brandeis students take advantage of New England winters by sledding down Library Hill on sleds, cardboard, trash can lids, or anything else “slide-y”.
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Similarity to Harvard
Like Harvard, Brandeis is a school that places the majority of its focus on academics
Both schools have easy access to the larger community of Boston
Application Details
RD deadline: January 1st
Priority deadline: None
Supplemental essays: Yes
Application fee: $80
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due January 1st
Interviews: Considered
School also featured in: Tech/Computer Science, Beyond the Classroom, Diverse Schools