Brandeis University
Admissions
Interested in attending Brandeis University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Brandeis University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Brandeis University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Brandeis accepted 35% of applicants. We classify this as selective.
In the most recent year, 11,279 people applied and 3,986 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Brandeis University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 22% ended up enrolling at Brandeis University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Brandeis University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Brandeis considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Brandeis University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Brandeis University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.79. 54% of freshmen who attended Brandeis were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 87% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Brandeis is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Brandeis University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Brandeis' Early Decision acceptance rate is 49%, compared to 35% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Brandeis University, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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