Brandeis University

415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02454-9110
http://www.brandeis.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1948
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students3,267
Endowment519,520,430
Application DeadlineJanuary 15
Application Fee55
SelectivityMost selective
Application DeadlineJanuary 15
Tuition34,035
Room/Board9,463
Services
Associated FirmsOgilvy & Mather International, Goldman-Sachs, Bear Stearns, Merrill Lynch, First Boston Suisse, Chase Manhattan, Deutsch Bank, NBC, Sloan Kettering Memorial, Peace Corps, CIA, Teach for America
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsRose Art Museum
Basic Serviceswomen's center, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsRose Art Museum
Periodical Subs25,808
# of Books1,191,645
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months60%
within one year65%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size235 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing80%
College housing typescoed dorms (95%), special housing for disabled students (5%)
Popular EventsCulture X, Concerts, Pachanga, Bronstein Weekend, Louie Louie Weekend
Nearest AirportBoston, MA (13), Providence, RI (50)
Nearest TrainBoston, MA (10)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Boston University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations200
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Justice (weekly), The Hoot (weekly), Free Press (weekly), Concord Bridge Magazine (bi-semester), Monsoon (bi-semester), Gravity (bi-semester), Lies Magazine (bi-semester), Free Your Voice (bi-semester), Okapi! (bi-semester), Laurel Moon (semester), The Watch Magazine (semester), Where the Children Play (semester)
Honor SocietiesPhi Beta Kappa
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Asian Baptist Student Koinonia, Chabad at Brandeis, Holocaust Remembrance Week, Orthodox Organization (BOO), BaRuCH: Brandeis Reform Chavurah, Christian Fellowship, Hour of Presence Planning Committee, Religious Pluralism and Spirituality, Brandeis Buddhist Community, Dahnhak Yoga Club, Meditation Club, Societie Chaotique Brandesienne, Brandeis University Conservative Organization (BUCO), Hillel First Year Council, Muslim Students Association, Yoga Club, Catholic Student Organization, Hindu Student Council, Orthodox Christian Organization
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) South Asian Students Association, African Student Organization, Arab Culture Club, Chinese Cultural Connection, Chinese Students and Scholars Association, Southeast Asia Club (SEAC), Asian American Students Association, Taiwanese American Student Association, Persian Culture Club, Greek Awareness, Black Student Organization, Turkish Student Association, Vietnamese Student Association, Italian Club, Japanese Student Association, International Club, Francophone Club, Caribbean Connexion, Canadian Club, Native American Club, Korean Student Association, Yiddish Club, Russian Club
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Student Union, WBRS, Student Events, BTV, Adagio, UTC, Brandeis Swingers, Mock Trial Association