Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Brandeis University is $64,946. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.21% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $63,609.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $67,680 , a 4.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Brandeis Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$62,322$18,592
2023-2024$64,946$20,296
Change % 2023-20244.21%9.17%
2024-2025$67,680$22,156

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $61,578. The graduate tuition has been risen by 11.51% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $53,574.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $68,663 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 11.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Brandeis Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$55,224$18,592
2023-2024$61,578$20,296
Change % 2023-202411.51%9.17%
2024-2025$68,663$22,156

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Brandeis. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $2,010. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,920.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,929
2023-2024$2,010
2024-2025$2,094
Graduate2022-2023$1,722
2023-2024$1,920
2024-2025$2,141

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $20,296 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 9.17% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 2.02% compared to the previous year.
The Brandeis's 2024 on-campus COA is $86,242 and off-campus COA is $79,794.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Brandeis
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$64,946
Room & Board$19,096$12,648
Personal Expenses$1,200$1,200
Books & Supplies$1,000
Cost of Attendance$86,242$79,794
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Brandeis Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Brandeis?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Brandeis is $279,656.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Brandeis 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$66,875$68,861$70,907$73,013$279,656
Class of 2029Fall 2025$68,861$70,907$73,013$75,181$287,962
Class of 2030Fall 2026$70,907$73,013$75,181$77,414$296,515
Class of 2031Fall 2027$73,013$75,181$77,414$79,714$305,322
Class of 2032Fall 2028$75,181$77,414$79,714$82,081$314,390

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $371,860.
Brandeis 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$88,850$91,538$94,308$97,164$371,860
Class of 2029Fall 2025$91,538$94,308$97,164$100,107$383,118
Class of 2030Fall 2026$94,308$97,164$100,107$103,141$394,720
Class of 2031Fall 2027$97,164$100,107$103,141$106,267$406,679
Class of 2032Fall 2028$100,107$103,141$106,267$109,490$419,004

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 63% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $222,584.
Brandeis 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$51,531$54,219$56,989$59,845$222,584
Class of 2029Fall 2025$54,219$56,989$59,845$62,788$233,842
Class of 2030Fall 2026$56,989$59,845$62,788$65,822$245,444
Class of 2031Fall 2027$59,845$62,788$65,822$68,948$257,403
Class of 2032Fall 2028$62,788$65,822$68,948$72,171$269,728

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Brandeis University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Brandeis
In-StateOut-of-State
Brandeis University$64,946
Boston University$65,168
Harvard University$59,076
Northeastern University$63,141
Boston College$67,680
Tufts University$67,844

College Cost Explorer

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Brandeis University 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$64,946$1,000 $20,296
Graduate$61,578 $1,000$20,296
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