Brandeis University Acceptance Rate
Waltham, Massachusetts · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 11,282
- Admitted
- 3,984
- Yield
- 21.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Brandeis University's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 35.3% (35.2% in 2014–15, 35.3% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 10,004 to 11,282 (+13%) over that period.
Its 35.3% rate makes Brandeis University more selective than about 91% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 77%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (38.7% for women vs 30.8% for men, a 7.9-point gap). Brandeis University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 21.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 10,004 | 3,523 | 35.2% | 859 |
| 2015–16 | 10,528 | 3,582 | 34% | 802 |
| 2016–17 | 11,351 | 3,796 | 33.4% | 841 |
| 2017–18 | 11,721 | 4,011 | 34.2% | 858 |
| 2018–19 | 11,798 | 3,675 | 31.1% | 895 |
| 2019–20 | 11,343 | 3,391 | 29.9% | 863 |
| 2020–21 | 10,223 | 3,414 | 33.4% | 750 |
| 2021–22 | 9,796 | 3,834 | 39.1% | 943 |
| 2022–23 | 9,917 | 3,908 | 39.4% | 986 |
| 2023–24 | 11,282 | 3,984 | 35.3% | 865 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,396 | 2,477 | 38.7% |
| Men | 4,886 | 1,507 | 30.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 690–750 | 31% |
| SAT Math | 700–780 | |
| ACT Composite | 31–34 | 11% |
How Brandeis University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Brandeis University's acceptance rate?
Brandeis University's acceptance rate is 35.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,984 admitted of 11,282 applicants).
Is Brandeis University test optional?
Brandeis University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Brandeis University?
Brandeis University received 11,282 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,984.
What SAT score do you need for Brandeis University?
Admitted students at Brandeis University typically scored 690–750 on SAT Reading/Writing and 700–780 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.brandeis.edu/.