Brandeis University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
3,688

Full + Part time Students
1:10

Faculty to Student Ratio
3%

Transfer Student Ratio

There is no other place like Brandeis. As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. At Brandeis, you will discover a community rooted in purpose, guided by our founding values, poised to lead in education and research in the 21st century.

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Overview

Founded	1948
Total Faculty	549
Full-Time Undergraduate	3,688
Programs	112 Programs
Courses	591 Courses
Equivalencies	497 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

More than $59 million in funded grants and scholarships to undergraduates
Tuition and Fees:

Tuition $55,340; Room and Board $15,890 (double, 12-meal plan)

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

No, but competitive transfer applicants typically have a GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Official Transcripts:

Official copies of all high school transcripts and/or GED certificate. Official college transcript(s) from all post-secondary school institutions that you attended.
SAT Scores:

SAT and ACT scores are recommended for transfer applicants, but they are not required.
Letters of Recommendation:

A letter of recommendation from a teacher who has instructed you in a core academic course (math, science, history, foreign language or English).
Application Fee:

$80 application fee (or fee waiver).
Interview:

We are currently offering optional interviews to transfer applicants.
Other Requirements:

A Transfer College Report from all colleges/universities you have attended as a degree-seeking student. A Mid-Term Report that includes grades for all classes, if you're currently in school.
Apply Here:

https://www.brandeis.edu/admissions/apply/application-process/transfer/index.html

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

C- is the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit.
Credits (Min/Max):

Students may transfer a maximum of 64 credits earned over four full-time semesters. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 64 credits (16 courses) in a minimum of four full-time fall or spring semesters at Brandeis.

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