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Paying for Brandeis

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Brandeis actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Brandeis for families earning under $75,000 a year. Full tuition grant under $75k; half tuition grant under $200k (Brandeis Commitment); meets 100% demonstrated need in year 1 for domestic students.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Brandeis's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$13,567/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$16,074/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$20,122/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$29,713/yr after aid
$110k+$49,781/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$90,224
Tuition & fees$68,080
Room & board$21,880
Average net price$30,301
Students on aid42%
Financial needMeets most demonstrated need
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

Brandeis cost & aid FAQ

How much does Brandeis cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $30,301 per year at Brandeis after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $90,224. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does Brandeis cost by family income?

At Brandeis, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $13,567 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $49,781 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does Brandeis offer free tuition?

Yes. Brandeis waives tuition for families earning under $75,000 a year. That covers tuition itself; room, board and fees may still apply, so the total cost can be above zero.

Does Brandeis give financial aid to international students?

Offers need-based aid to international students. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with Brandeis's financial aid office.

Does Brandeis meet full financial need?

Meets most demonstrated need. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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