Brandeis University

Waltham, MA
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    Faculty & Research

    170 faculty · 262 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Neurobiology and Neurosciences30 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 41.2 #7 of 41 in Neuroscience
    Michael Rosbash, Peter Gruber Endowed Chair in Neuroscience and Professor of Biology h-index 122
    Eve Marder, University Professor, Victor and Gwendolyn Beinfield Professor of Biology h-index 96
    Notable: “Principles of rhythmic motor pattern generation” (1996) · 1,324 citations
    Sacha Nelson, Gyula and Katica Tauber Professor of Life Science h-index 81
    Notable: “Homeostatic plasticity in the developing nervous system” (2004) · 2,551 citations
    Gina Turrigiano, Joseph Levitan Professor of Vision Science h-index 70
    Notable: “Homeostatic plasticity in the developing nervous system” (2004) · 2,551 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Research Practice · Research Internship and Analysis · Readings in Neuroscience · Neuroscience Senior Research · Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience · Perception: Human, Animal, and Machine +34 more
    Computer Science24 faculty · 35 courses avg h-index 20.1 #62 of 88 in Computer Science
    James Pustejovsky, TJX Feldberg Professor of Computer Science; Chair h-index 59
    Notable: “The syntax of event structure” (1991) · 734 citations
    Nianwen Bert Xue, Professor of Computer Science; Chair h-index 39
    Notable: “The Penn Chinese TreeBank: Phrase structure annotation of a large corpus” (2005) · 694 citations
    Pengyu Hong, Professor of Computer Science h-index 32
    Notable: “Evidence of off-target effects associated with long dsRNAs in Drosophila melanogaster cell-based assays” (2006) · 300 citations
    Hongfu Liu, Assistant Professor of Computer Science h-index 31
    Notable: “K-Means-Based Consensus Clustering: A Unified View” (2014) · 229 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Problem Solving in Python · Advanced Programming Techniques in Java · Data Structures and the Fundamentals of Computing · Discrete Structures · Effective Communication for Computer Scientists · Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence +29 more
    Economics19 faculty · 34 courses avg h-index 12.7 #76 of 104 in Economics
    Raphael Schoenle, Professor of Economics; Carl Marks Professor of International Trade and Finance h-index 23
    Notable: “Inflation Dynamics during the Financial Crisis” (2017) · 344 citations
    Kathryn Graddy, Fred and Rita Richman Distinguished Professor of Economics h-index 19
    Notable: “Freedom, growth, and the environment” (2000) · 453 citations
    Nidhiya Menon, Professor of Economics h-index 18
    Notable: “International Trade and the Gender Wage Gap: New Evidence from India’s Manufacturing Sector” (2009) · 167 citations
    George Hall, Fred C. Hecht Professor of Economics h-index 16
    Notable: “Middlemen versus Market Makers: A Theory of Competitive Exchange” (2002) · 101 citations
    Courses: A Survey of Economics · Introduction to Microeconomics · Introduction to Macroeconomics · Oral Communication in Economics Practicum · Writing in Economics Practicum · A Day in the Life of An Economist +28 more
    Government18 faculty · 32 courses avg h-index 10.1 #61 of 100 in Political Science
    Prakash Kashwan, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies (affiliated) h-index 24
    Bernard Yack, Lerman Neubauer Professor of Democracy h-index 18
    Jytte Klausen, Lawrence A. Wien Professor of International Cooperation h-index 18
    Jill S. Greenlee, Professor of Politics, Department Chair h-index 15
    Courses: Introduction to Political Theory · Introduction to Comparative Politics · Introduction to American Government · Introduction to International Relations · Political Science Methods: Research, Design, and Modes of Analysis · Data and Politics +26 more
    Business/Commerce13 faculty · 31 courses avg h-index 24.6 #3 of 8 in Business
    Stephen G. Cecchetti, Rosen Family Chair in International Finance, School of Business and Economics h-index 53
    Notable: “Reassessing the impact of finance on growth” (2012) · 555 citations
    Aldo Musacchio, Carl Shapiro Professor of International Finance h-index 33
    Notable: “Governments as owners: State-owned multinational companies” (2014) · 633 citations
    Carol Osler, Martin and Ahuva Gross Professor of Financial Markets and Institutions h-index 25
    Notable: “Currency Orders and Exchange Rate Dynamics: An Explanation for the Predictive Success of Technical Analysis” (2003) · 220 citations
    Daniel Bergstresser, Associate Professor of Finance, School of Business and Economics h-index 21
    Notable: “CEO incentives and earnings management” (2004) · 2,347 citations
    Courses: Business Fundamentals of Finance, Consulting, and Tech · Financial Accounting · Business Fundamentals · Business Communication · Introduction to Data Analytics with Excel · Human Psychology and Financial Decision Making +25 more
    Sociology11 faculty · 32 courses avg h-index 12.1 #10 of 39 in Sociology
    Sara Shostak, Founding Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Social Policy, Professor of Sociology h-index 21
    Notable: “Genetics and Social Inquiry” (2009) · 135 citations
    Thomas Shapiro, Pokross Professor of Law and Social Policy (The Heller School) h-index 19
    Notable: “Black Wealth, White Wealth: A New Perspective on Racial Inequality.” (1995) · 1,873 citations
    Derron Wallace, Associate Professor of Sociology and Education h-index 13
    Notable: “Reading ‘Race’ in Bourdieu? Examining Black Cultural Capital Among Black Caribbean Youth in South London” (2016) · 171 citations
    Michael Nooy-Strand, Director of Graduate Studies, Associate Professor of Sociology h-index 13
    Notable: “Skills, toolkits, contexts and institutions: Clarifying the relationship between different approaches to cognition in cultural sociology” (2009) · 396 citations
    Courses: Order and Change in Society · Sociological Theory · Observing the Social World: Doing Qualitative Sociology · Historical and Comparative Sociology · Sociology of Celebrity · Quantitative Methods in Sociology +26 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Brandeis University. Brandeis University in Waltham, MA reports an overall acceptance rate of 40.5%, an early-round acceptance rate of 42.2%, an SAT middle 50% of 1415–1510, a class size of 865, and a yield of 22.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Research university founded in 1948 as the only nonsectarian Jewish-sponsored institution. Strong in social policy, neuroscience, and international economics.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Brandeis University: key admissions facts

    Brandeis University's overall acceptance rate is 40.5% (the most recent Common Data Set). Brandeis University's early-round acceptance rate is 42.2% (the most recent Common Data Set). Brandeis University's SAT middle-50% range is 1415–1510 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Brandeis University is about 3.7 (the most recent Common Data Set). Brandeis University's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 22.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Brandeis University for families earning under $75,000 is about $16,345 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Brandeis University on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Brandeis University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $13,363 per year in net price at Brandeis University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $54,885 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $20,536 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Brandeis University: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$13,363
    $30,001–$48,000$15,135
    $48,001–$75,000$20,536
    $75,001–$110,000$26,784
    Over $110,000$54,885
    Tuition (before aid)$69,934
    Room and board$19,384

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Brandeis University?

    Brandeis University's overall acceptance rate is 40.5%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 42.2%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Brandeis University?

    Admitted students at Brandeis University typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1415–1510 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.7, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Brandeis University?

    Getting into Brandeis University is difficult: it admits 40.5% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Brandeis University offer early decision or early action?

    Brandeis University offers early decision (binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 42.2%, versus 40.5% overall.

    How much does Brandeis University cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Brandeis University — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $16,345 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Brandeis University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $13,363 per year in net price at Brandeis University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $54,885 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $20,536 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Brandeis University offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.