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Brandeis University
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02454-9110

Official telephone: (781) 736-2000

Website: www.brandeis.edu
Screen last updated on: January 2009

Student ProfileTOP
Total undergraduates: 3,233
Full-time undergraduates: 3,216
Part-time undergraduates: 17
Total graduate students: 2,100
Full-time graduate students: 1,513
Part-time graduate students: 587
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 20
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Northeast
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 75%
First-year student breakdown:
5.0% Black (non-Hispanic)
11.6% Asian or Pacific Islander
3.4% Hispanic
50.1% White (non-Hispanic)
9.4% total international (nonresident aliens)
20.5% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown
Undergraduate breakdown:
7.1% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native
18.7% Asian or Pacific Islander
8.6% Hispanic
11.9% White (non-Hispanic)
15.3% total international (nonresident aliens)
38.1% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Campus EnvironmentTOP
Campus size: 235 acres
City or town school is located in: Waltham, MA
Population of city/town: 60,000
Nearest major city: Boston
Distance of nearest major city: 10 miles
Population of nearest major city: 589,141

Living on CampusTOP
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: No. Housing guaranteed for freshmen and sophomores.
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (95%)
  • special housing for disabled students (5%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 99%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 77%
Percent of students who live off campus: 23%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, Smoking prohibited in buildings.
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

Study FacilitiesTOP
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 180
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Archives.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Art museum.

Assistance ServicesTOP
Additional services offered:
placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
special transportation, adaptive equipment
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: partially

Social ActivitiesTOP
Number of social fraternities on campus: 0
Number of social sororities on campus: 0
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station
School newspaper(s): The Justice, The Romp Magazine, Where the Children Play, Chalav U'Dvash, Laurel Moon, Monsoon, The Louis Lunatic, The Hoot, The Blowfish, Archon Yearbook, Gravity, Okapi! , Up the Beanstalk, Philosophically Speaking, Brandeis Science Scope
Number of honor societies: 2
Total number of registered organizations: 200
Campus-based religious organizations:
Asian Baptist Student Koinonia, Brandeis Buddhist Community, Brandeis Orthodox Organization, Christian Fellowship, Hillel First Year Council, Namaskar (The Association for Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs), Orthodox Christian Organization, Societie Chaotique Bran
Minority student organizations:
AHORA!, South Asian Students Association (SASA), Southeast Asia Club (SEAC), Taiwanese American Student Association, Turkish Student Association, Asian American Students Association (BAASA), Black Student Organization (BBSO), Caribbean Connexion, Chinese Cultural Connection, International Club, Japanese Student Association, Korean Student Association, Persian Culture Club
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Business Club, Pre-Veterinary Society and Animal Appreciation Club, Manginah, Tympanium Euphorium, Bellydance Ensemble, False Advertising, Proscenium, Up The Octave, Boris' Kitchen, Free Play Theatre Cooperative, Rather Be Giraffes, VoiceMale, 3D Digital Artists, Percussion Ensemble, Hillel Theater Group, ShirleyTempos, Voices of Praise, Brandeis Players, Hooked on Tap, Starving Artists, Voices of Soul, Marching Band, Jewish Fella Acapella, Official Readers Guild, To Be Announced, Company B, Liondance Troupe, Too Cheap For Instruments, Arab-Jewish Dialogue Group, College Democrats, Middle East Forum, Students for Environmental Action (SEA), Coalition for Tolerance, Committee on Rape Eduation, Pottery Club, Middle East Review Club, Students for a Democratic Society, Israel Public Affairs Committee, Deis For Deval, Positive Foundations, Students for a Free Tibet, Labor Coalition, Deis For Life, Republicans, Students for a Just Society, Society for Creative Fantasy, Libertarians, Deis for Choice, Student Global AIDS Campaign, Teatro Revolucion, University Political Awareness Committee, Democracy for America, Student Movement for International Relief, Women Under Forty Political Action Committee, Brit Tzedek V'Shalom, Fair Trade Brigade, Italian Club, Student Peace Alliance, Zionists for Historical Veracity, China Care, Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, Students Organized Against Racism, Click Drive, Left-Handers Association, Students Taking Action Now: Darfur, Active Minds, Emergency Medical Corps, Punk, Rock n' Roll Club, Mitzvah Corps., Triskelion, Activist Resource Center, English Language Learning, Peers Educating about Responsible Choices, Vagina Club, Recycling Program, Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children, Prevent Child Abuse, Volunteer Vacations, Adagio Dance Company, Campus Girl Scouts, Friends for Life, Save a Child's Heart, Waltham Group (community service organization), Chew on This, Generations, Student Events, Women's Resource Center, Colleges Against Cancer, Graduate Student Association, Swingers, Student Sexuality Information Service, Counseling and Rape Crisis Hotline, Health Education Leadership Program, Students Talking About Relationships (STAR), Jam Society, Marketing Club, Rocky Horror Picture Show Fan Club, African Dance Club, Zionist Alliance, Arab Culture Club, Bratwurst Club, Juggling Society, Salseros, Argentine Tango Society, Capoeira, Knitting Club, Pre-Health Society, So Unique, Art History Club, Charlamos, Life Drawing Sketch Group, B'yachad, Liquid Latex, Student Committee at the Rose Art Museum, Ballet Club, Culinary Arts Club, Medieval Society, Psychology Club, Students Acquiring Social Skills, Ballroom Dance Club, Erin Go Braghndeis, Midwestern Awareness Club, TEA: Tea Enthusiasts and Admirers, Ballroom Dance Team, Extreme Makeover, Movie Critics, Greek Awareness, Nashim, History Club, The 24 Society, Bling, Hillel, Ninja, Ninja, Film Society, Boston Cultural Arts Club, Hip Hop Dance Club, Oenology Club, Turkish Student Association, Physics Club, Bemani Revolution, Hold Thy Peace, Yiddish Club, Cello Society, Hookah Club, Photography Club, Academic Debate And Speech Society, Chess Club, Model UN Club, Poker Club, Pre-Law Society, Quiz Bowl, Mock Trial Association, Poetry Slam Team, Comic Book Club, Go Club, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Royal Gaming Society, Computer Operators Group, International Marketing Club, OTAKU Anime Club, Linguistics Society, Senior Spirit, Console Gamers X, Investment Club (B.U.I.C.), PEZ, Student Union, Future Alumni, Kinda Like Duck Hunt, Pirate Club, Waltham Links, Game On!, Pre-Dental Society, Memory Training Club, Posse Plus Club, B Naturals, Crowd Control, M-YAG: Midyear A Cappella Group, Top Score, Bad Grammer, Ensemble Theater

AthleticsTOP
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Sheryl Sousa,
Director of Athletics
Director of women's athletics: Sheryl Sousa,
Director of Athletics
School colors: blue and white
School mascot: Judges
Athletic conference memberships: University Athletic Association (Division III)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Men's fencingnoNCAA Div. III
Men's golfnoNCAA Div. III
Men's sailingnoNCAA Div. III
Men's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Men's swimmingnoNCAA Div. III
Men's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (indoor)noNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Women's fencingnoNCAA Div. III
Women's sailingnoNCAA Div. III
Women's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Women's softballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's swimmingnoNCAA Div. III
Women's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (indoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's volleyballnoNCAA Div. III
Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 20%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 50%
Athletic facilities:
convocation center, swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis courts, fields and diamonds
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, flag football, indoor soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball
Club sports for men:
crew, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, skiing, soccer, squash, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee
Club sports for women:
crew, field hockey, lacrosse, rugby, skiing, squash, ultimate Frisbee

Getting AwayTOP
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Boston (13 miles)
Nearest other airport: Providence (50 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Boston (10 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Boston (10 miles)

Paying the BillsTOP
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 61%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: fair
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

After GraduationTOP
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 24% immediately, 39% within one year of graduation, 89% within 10 years of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Boston University, Brandeis University, Brooklyn Law School, Columbia University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, New York University, Tufts University, Yeshiva University.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 60% within six months of graduation, 65% within one year of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Credit Suisse First Boston, Deutsch Bank, Ernst and Young, Fidelity, Goldman Sachs & Co., Investors Bank and Trust, JP Morgan, Lehman Brothers, Lynch, National Institute of Mental Health NIH, Teach for America.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Thomas Friedman
  • Geir H. Haarde
  • Roderick MacKinnon.

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