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Brandeis University Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

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  • Jan 2, 2025, is the Brandeis University application deadline for undergraduate admission.

Also read, Conquer US Admissions: International Students' Guide to 2024 Deadlines

Brandeis University Admission Process

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Q:   Is Brandeis University hard to get into?

A: 

Brandeis University acceptance rate is 39% according to U.S. News & World Report. This acceptance rate has been sourced from U.S. News & World Report as well as the university’s official website. This is the acceptance rate as of Fall 2021 and as per the facts, the total number of applications was 9,796 and 943 students were enrolled. The acceptance rate justifies that the university is quite selective when it comes to admissions, so it is advised to have an outstanding academic record in order to apply here. Brandeis University considers the applications holistically but special attention is paid to the below-given three factors:

  • Academic qualifications
  • Potential for social and academic success
  • Demonstrated understanding of Brandeis’ mission

Q:   How long does it take to hear back from Brandeis?

A: 

After submitting the Brandeis University admission application, the university will start reviewing your application immediately upon receiving all application materials. Applicants will get admissions decisions within one week. Decision letters are emailed and mailed to all applicants. 

Q:   How to apply for Brandeis University?

A: 

The applicants are required to have the following in order to complete the Brandeis University application:  

  • A completed Common Application
  • Application fee of USD 80 (Around INR 6,700)
  • Official copies of all high-school transcripts and / or GED certificate and / or marks from any externally graded national exams (Transcripts must include official grades from all years of secondary school)
  • A letter of recommendation from a teacher who has instructed the applicants in a core academic course such as Science, Math, History, Foreign Language or English
  • A school report and a letter of recommendation from an official of secondary school
  • Optional standardized test scores
  • A completed Early Decision Agreement form (if applicable)
  • English language proficiency score
  • Financial documents

Since, the graduate programs of Brandeis University are available through different internal schools, it is advised to go through the respective application and admission process.

Also Read: College / Application Process for USA

Q:   Can I get into Brandeis University with a 3.7 GPA?

A: 

As such, there is no minimum GPA for Brandeis University admissions, but more than three-quarters of the university’s accepted students graduate in the top 20% of their high-school class. In the Fall 2021, Brandeis University acceptance rate was 39%, and the average GPA was 3.84 for first-year applicants. So, as per the latest facts, the applicants must aim to have a GPA above 3.7 if they want to take admission to the undergraduate courses of Brandeis University.

Also Read: What is a GPA and how its affects your Admissions to the US Universities?

Brandeis University Admissions 2024 FAQs

Q:   What does Brandeis University look for in applicants?

A: 

Since Brandeis University acceptance rate is 39%, it signifies that the university is quite selective when it comes to admissions. Though it considers the applications holistically, 3 factors are given more importance namely academic qualifications, potential for academic and social success, and demonstrated understanding of mission of Brandeis University.

Academically, at a minimum, the applicants must have the following:

  • 4 years of English
  • 3 years of Lab Sciences
  • 3 years of Mathematics
  • 3 years of Social Sciences
  • 2-3 years of Foreign languages

More than 3 quarters of accepted students at Brandeis University are graduate in the top 20% of their high school class

Outside the classroom, the applicants must have:

  • Critical Thinking
  • Community Engagement
  • Perseverance 
  • Founding value of the university such as justice and inclusivity 

Q:   Is Brandeis MBA good?

A: 

If we talk about the Brandeis University MBA course, then it has been ranked by some of the prominent ranking publishers. According to Princeton Review 2023, Brandeis University MBA has been ranked among the best on-campus MBA programs in the world. Furthermore, Brandeis University has been ranked among the best business schools category by U.S. News & World Report 2023. Also, in 2020, it was ranked first among U.S. Business schools for percentage of female faculty by the Financial Times. Check Brandeis University Course Rankings from here

Q:   Is GMAT required for Brandeis MBA?

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The submission of GMAT / GRE score for Brandeis University is optional for Spring 2024 and Fall 2024 terms. The applicants can submit GMAT / GRE scores if they think that these scores showcase strong quantitative skills. Apart from the GMAT score, the applicants will be required to submit the following academic transcripts, written essay, resume, letter of recommendation, etc.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for Brandeis University for MSc in Finance?

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Brandeis University requirements for MSc in Finance are give below:

  • A bachelor’s degree
  • Resume explaining the educational and employment history. Note that MSF programme does not require work experience
  • Written essay – 500 words
  • Two recommendations
  • English language proficiency score

Pre-requisites for MSF programme can be fulfilled in the following ways:

  • The applicants who have passed the Level 1 CFA exam
  • Completion of a Financial Management and Quantitative methods course with a B or better at an accredited 3 or 4 year, not-for-profit university or college. Note that the each course must be at least 3 credits or the equivalent of a full semester course
  • Courses taken at other educational institutions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis

Q:   Does Brandeis University accept Duolingo?

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Yes, Brandeis University accepts Duolingo from international applicants. Other test scores accepted by international students for Brandeis University admissions are IELTS / TOEFL / PTE. The minimum test scores required for admission to graduate courses of the university are given below:

Tests

Required Scores for GSAS

TOEFL

100

Duolingo

130

IELTS

7.0

PTE

68

 

The Heller School for Social Public Policy and Management

Tests

Required Scores The Heller School for Social Public Policy and Management

TOEFL

94

IELTS

7.0

Duolingo

115

Note: The applicants can check the respective courses page to know about the exact English language score requirement.

Q:   How much is Brandeis tuition fee for international students?

A: 

Brandeis University fees for international students can be checked from the table given below:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

BE / BTech (1 course)

INR 46 L

BSc (2 courses)

INR 46 L

MBA/PGDM (1 course)

INR 45 L

BBA (1 course)

INR 46 L

MIM (2 courses)

INR 45 L - 49 L

 Cost of Living for first-year Undergraduates

The cost of living for Brandeis University first-year undergraduates for 2023-24 is given below:

Particulars

Expenses

Student activity fee

USD 598 (Around INR 50,000)

Housing (basic double)

USD 10,160 (Above INR 8 lakh)

Food

USD 7,658 (Around INR 6 lakh)

New student fee

USD 400 (Around INR 33,000)

International student fee

USD 222 / semester (Around INR 18,000)

Graduation fee

USD 50 (Around INR 4,000)

Health insurance premium

USD 3,632 (if applicable) (Around INR 3 lakh)

Also Read: Cost of Living in USA for International Students 

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for Brandeis University?

A: 

Brandeis University requirements for undergraduate and graduate courses are given below:

  • Undergraduate: The applicants are required to have high-school transcripts in order to apply for undergraduate courses of Brandeis University. 
  • Graduate: For admission to graduate courses of Brandeis University, as a general requirement, the applicants must have obtained a bachelor’s degree or the international equivalent 

Furthermore, for Brandeis University admissions, the applicants must have standardized test scores (if required) and application materials like statement of purpose, resume, letter of recommendation, etc.

Q:   What are the admission requirements for Brandeis MBA?

A: 

Brandeis University MBA entry requirements are given below:

  • A bachelor’s degree
  • Written essay – 500 words
  • Two years of work experience
  • Two recommendations
  • English language proficiency score

Also Check: MBA in USA

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