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Brandeis University
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02454-9110
Official telephone: (781) 736-2000
Website: www.brandeis.edu
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| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
1,448 men, 1,856 women, 3,304 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,442 men, 1,838 women, 3,280 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
6 men, 18 women, 24 total |
| Total graduate students: |
1,008 men, 1,001 women, 2,009 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
646 men, 801 women, 1,447 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
362 men, 200 women, 562 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
75% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 3.9% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 10.8% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 5.0% | Hispanic |
| 53.2% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 5.9% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 20.7% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 3.2% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 8.1% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 3.9% | Hispanic |
| 60.6% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 7.5% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 16.5% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
235 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Waltham, MA |
| Population of city/town: |
60,000 |
| Nearest major city: |
Boston, MA |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
10 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
589,141 |
| Online campus map: |
www.brandeis.edu/~jacka/
brandeis/brandeismap.html |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
No. guarantee 1st four consecutive semesters - usually equivalent to 1st and 2nd year. |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (95%)
- special housing for disabled students (5%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
91% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
79% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
21% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
180 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art museum. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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special transportation, adaptive equipment |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
fully |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
0 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
0 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Justice , The Romp Magazine , Where the Children Play , Chalav U'Dvash , Laurel Moon , Monsoon , The Louis Lunatic , The Hoot , The Blowfish , Archon Yearbook , Gravity, Okapi! , Up the Beanstalk , Philosophically Speaking , Brandeis Science Scope |
| Number of honor societies: |
2 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
200 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Asian Baptist Student Koinonia, Brandeis Buddhist Community, Brandeis Orthodox Organization, Christian Fellowship, Hillel First Year Council, Namaskar (The Association for Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs), Orthodox Christian Organization, Societie Chaotique Brandesienne, BaRuCH: Brandeis Reform Chavurah, Brandeis Baha'I Association, Brandeis University Conservative Organization (BUCO), Catholic Student Organization, Chabad at Brandeis, Muslim Students Association, RabbIT, Religious Pluralism and Spirituality |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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AHORA!, South Asian Students Association (SASA), Southeast Asia Club (SEAC), Taiwanese American Student Association, Turkish Student Association, Asian American Students Association (BAASA), Black Student Organization (BBSO), Caribbean Connexion, Chinese Cultural Connection, International Club, Japanese Student Association, Korean Student Association, Persian Culture Club |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Business Club, Pre-Veterinary Society and Animal Appreciation Club , Manginah, Tympanium Euphorium, Bellydance Ensemble, False Advertising, Proscenium, Up The Octave, Boris' Kitchen, Free Play Theatre Cooperative, Rather Be Giraffes, VoiceMale, 3D Digital Artists, Brandeis Percussion Ensemble, Hillel Theater Group, ShirleyTempos, Voices of Praise (Brandeis Gospel Choir), Brandeis Players, Hooked on Tap (H.O.T.), Starving Artists, Voices of Soul, Brandeis University Marching Band, Jewish Fella Acapella, Brandeis Official Readers Guild, To Be Announced , Company B, Liondance Troupe, Too Cheap For Instruments , Arab-Jewish Dialogue Group, College Democrats, Middle East Forum At Brandeis (MEFAB), Students for Environmental Action (SEA), Brandeis Coalition for Tolerance, Committee on Rape Eduation (CORE), Pottery Club , Middle East Review Club, Students for a Democratic Society, Brandeis Israel Public Affairs Committee, Deis For Deval, Positive Foundations, Students for a Free Tibet, Brandeis Labor Coalition, Deis For Life, Republicans, Students for a Just Society, Brandeis Society for Creative Fantasy, Brandeis Libertarians, Deis for Choice, Student Global AIDS Campaign, Teatro Revolucion, Brandeis University Political Awareness Committee, Democracy for America, Student Movement for International Relief, Women Under Forty Political Action Committee, Brit Tzedek V'Shalom, Fair Trade Brigade, Italian Club, Student Peace Alliance, Zionists for Historical Veracity, China Care, Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, Students Organized Against Racism , Click Drive, Left-Handers Association, Students Taking Action Now: Darfur , Active Minds at Brandeis, Emergency Medical Corps (BEMCo), Punk, Rock n' Roll Club, Mitzvah Corps., Triskelion (The GLBTQSA Alliance), Activist Resource Center, English Language Learning (ELL), Peers Educating about Responsible Choices (PERC), Vagina Club, Brandeis University Recycling Program (BURP), Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC), Prevent Child Abuse, Volunteer Vacations, Adagio Dance Company, Campus Girl Scouts of Brandeis University, Friends for Life, Save a Child's Heart, Waltham Group (community service organization), Chew on This, Generations, Student Events (campus programming board), Women's Resource Center, Colleges Against Cancer at Brandeis University, Graduate Student Association, Brandeis Swingers, Student Sexuality Information Service , Counseling and Rape Crisis Hotline, Health Education Leadership Program, Students Talking About Relationships (STAR) , Jam Society, Marketing Club, Rocky Horror Picture Show Fan Club, African Dance Club, Brandeis Zionist Alliance, Arab Culture Club, Bratwurst Club, Juggling Society, Salseros, Argentine Tango Society, Capoeira Brandeis, Knitting Club, Pre-Health Society, So Unique, Art History Club, Charlamos, Life Drawing Sketch Group, B'yachad, Liquid Latex, Student Committee at the Rose Art Museum, Ballet Club, Culinary Arts Club, Medieval Society, Psychology Club, Students Acquiring Social Skills, Ballroom Dance Club, Erin Go Braghndeis, Midwestern Awareness Club, TEA: Tea Enthusiasts and Admirers, Ballroom Dance Team, Extreme Makeover: Brandeis Edition, Movie Critics, Greek Awareness, Nashim, History Club, The 24 Society, Bling, Hillel , Ninja, Ninja, The Brandeis Film Society, Boston Cultural Arts Club, Hip Hop Dance Club, Oenology Club, Turkish Student Association, Physics Club, Brandeis Bemani Revolution, Hold Thy Peace, Yiddish Club, Brandeis Cello Society, Hookah Club, Photography Club , Brandeis Academic Debate And Speech Society, Chess Club, Model UN Club, Poker Club, Pre-Law Society , Brandeis Quiz Bowl, Mock Trial Association, Poetry Slam Team , Comic Book Club, Go Club, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Royal Gaming Society, Computer Operators Group (COG), International Marketing Club, OTAKU Anime Club, Linguistics Society of Brandeis, Senior Spirit, Console Gamers X, Investment Club (B.U.I.C.), PEZ, Student Union, Future Alumni of Brandeis (FAB), Kinda Like Duck Hunt, Pirate Club, Waltham Links, Game On!, Pre-Dental Society, Memory Training Club, WBRS (Radio Station), B-TV (television station), Posse Plus Club , B Naturals, Crowd Control, M-YAG: Midyear A Cappella Group, Top Score, Bad Grammer, Ensemble Theater |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Sheryl Sousa,
Acting Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Lynne Dempsey |
| School colors: |
Blue and White |
| School mascot: |
Judges |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
University Athletic Association (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's fencing | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's sailing | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's fencing | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's sailing | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
15% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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Gosman Sports and Convocation Center; Linsey Pool; Shapiro Gymnasium; Rieger Tennis Courts; Marcus Field; Stein Diamond |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, flag football, indoor soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball
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| Club sports for men: |
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crew, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, skiing, soccer, squash, volleyball, Ultimate frisbee, |
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| Club sports for women: |
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crew, field hockey, lacrosse, rugby, skiing, squash, Ultimate frisbee; |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Boston, MA (13 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Providence, RI (50 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Boston, MA (10 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Boston, MA (10 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
49% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
30% immediately, 19% within one year of graduation, 25% within 10 years of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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American University (DC);Boston Conservatory (MA);Brandeis University (MA);New York University (NY);Northwestern University (IL) |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
60% within six months of graduation, 65% within one year of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Combined Jewish Philanthropies , Ernst & Young , Abt Associates, Inc , New York City Department of Education , The Dance Complex , Velocity Sports Performance , Cisco Systems , National Consumer Law Center , National Institute of Mental Health, NIH , NERA Economic Consulting, Arnold Worldwide, Department of Justice , Bloomberg, Mellon Financial, Standard & Poor's, Fidelity , Forrester Research , Goldman Sachs & Co. , Hillel International Center , Houghton Mifflin Co. , pew research center , Wyeth Pharmaceuticals |
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