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39.4%Acceptance
$64,946Tuition
3,663Students
86%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$77,231Earnings
#19 in MassachusettsPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$64,946
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,946
Average Net Price
$33,885
Students Receiving Financial Aid
14.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$19,096
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$12,648
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$85,042
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,648
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$272/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
82.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
28.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
14.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $12,366
$30,001 – $48,000 $15,077
$48,001 – $75,000 $17,974
$75,001 – $110,000 $26,231
$110,001+ $53,720

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Cost Overview

While Brandeis lists tuition at $64,946, most families pay far less thanks to need-based aid. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $12,366 per year, while those from households making $75,000-$110,000 pay $26,231. Even families earning over $110,000 typically pay $53,720, which is $11,000 below the sticker price. Over four years, costs range from about $49,000 for low-income students to $214,880 for the wealthiest families.

Most graduates leave with manageable debt of $25,648, leading to monthly payments of $272. With median earnings hitting $77,231 ten years after graduation, these payments represent less than 5% of typical income. The school's generous aid primarily helps families earning under $75,000, who see the biggest discounts. Students from middle and upper-middle-class families still get some relief, but wealthy families pay close to full price at this socially conscious research university.

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