First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 2, 2026 | February 1, 2027 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 2, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 15, 2027 | February 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: brandeis.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Brandeis University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 5 | None 4 BIOL 15b | |
| Chemistry | 4 | Quantitative Reasoning 8 CHEM 11a/b,18a/b | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | Quantitative Reasoning 4 PHYS 10a | |
| Psychology | 4 | None 4 PSYC 10a | |
| Statistics | 4 | Quantitative Reasoning 4 MATH 8a | |
| Computer Science A | 5 | None 4 COSI 10a | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | Quantitative Reasoning 4 ECON 20a | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | Quantitative Reasoning 4 ECON 10a |
Show all 34 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 5 | None 4 BIOL 15b | |
| Chemistry | 4 | Quantitative Reasoning 8 CHEM 11a/b,18a/b | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | Quantitative Reasoning 4 PHYS 10a | |
| Psychology | 4 | None 4 PSYC 10a | |
| Statistics | 4 | Quantitative Reasoning 4 MATH 8a | |
| Computer Science A | 5 | None 4 COSI 10a | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | Quantitative Reasoning 4 ECON 20a | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | Quantitative Reasoning 4 ECON 10a | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | None 4 None | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | None 4 None | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | Quantitative Reasoning 4 PHYS 10b | |
| European History | 4 | None 4 None | |
| Human Geography | 4 | None 4 None | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | World Languages and Cultures 4 HISP 30-level | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | None 4 None | |
| Art History | 5 | None 4 None | |
| Music Theory | 5 | None 4 MUS 5a | |
| African American Studies | 4 | None 4 None | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | World Languages and Cultures 4 CHIN 30-level | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 5 | None 4 None | |
| English: Language | 4 | None 4 None | |
| English: Literature | 4 | None 4 None | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | World Languages and Cultures 4 FREN 30-level | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | World Languages and Cultures 4 GER 30-level | |
| Government: U.S | 5 | None 4 None | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | World Languages and Cultures 4 ITAL 30-level | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | World Languages and Cultures 4 JAPN 30-level | |
| Latin | 4 | None 8 LAT 10a, LAT 20b | |
| Mathematics AB | 4 | None 4 8 MATH 10a MATH 10a/b | |
| Mathematics BC | 3 | None 4 8 MATH 10a MATH 10a/b | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | Quantitative Reasoning 4 PHYS 11b | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | Quantitative Reasoning 4 PHYS 11a | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | World Languages and Cultures 4 HISP 30-level | |
| U.S. History | 4 | None 4 None |
Source: brandeis.edu · checked September 26, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 74 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 72 |
| Health Policy Analysis | 70 |
| Experimental Psychology | 65 |
| Business/Commerce | 57 |
| Computer Science | 51 |
| Neuroscience | 45 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 29 |
Show the other 32 majors
| History | 26 |
| Environmental Studies | 23 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 22 |
| Applied Mathematics | 22 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Sociology | 20 |
| English Language and Literature | 18 |
| Anthropology | 16 |
| Biochemistry | 16 |
| Philosophy | 12 |
| Physics | 11 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 9 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 8 |
| Women's Studies | 7 |
| Linguistics | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 6 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 |
| East Asian Studies | 4 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 3 |
| Biophysics | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
| Creative Writing | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
| Spanish and Iberian Studies | 1 |
| Comparative Literature | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, University Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, University Athletic Association
Basketball, Fencing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
5,025,517 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 15.0 of 20
Elevation
160 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
18°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
45.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
7 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,550 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Lasell University2 mi
- Bentley University2 mi
- Regis College3 mi
- Franklin W Olin College of Engineering5 mi
- Boston College5 mi
- Wellesley College6 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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