Waltham, MA
Competitive — only about 35 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 30% to 35% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11,343 | 3,391 | 863 | 30% |
| 2020 | 10,223 | 3,414 | 747 | 33% |
| 2021 | 9,796 | 3,834 | 943 | 39% |
| 2022 | 9,917 | 3,908 | 986 | 39% |
| 2023 | 11,282 | 3,984 | 865 | 35% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,477 of 6,396 women and 1,507 of 4,886 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Brandeis University has an acceptance rate of 35% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,984 of 11,282 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 35 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
11,282 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 865 enrolled.
No. Brandeis University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 30% to 35% — it has become less selective.