Brandeis University Demographics & Diversity Overview

37%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
21%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Brandeis University has a diverse student body with 37% students of color and 21% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
53.7%(1,562)
Hispanic
10.3%(300)
African American
7.6%(220)
Asian
21.6%(628)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
3.6%(104)
Unknown
3.2%(92)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color37%
Total Enrollment5,581
International Students21%

Cultural Engagement

Brandeis University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Brandeis University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.7%(1,575)
Women
57.3%(2,112)

Gender Statistics

Men1,575

28% of total enrollment

Women2,112

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Brandeis University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 89% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.6%(58)
18-19
46.0%(1,695)
20-21
43.3%(1,597)
22-24
8.8%(324)
25+
0.4%(13)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.1%(21)
22-24
31.7%(600)
25+
67.2%(1,273)

Age Diversity Insights

89%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

34%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Brandeis University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 21% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 22% in-state residents, 57% out-of-state students, and 21% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
22.3%(220)
Out-of-State
56.8%(561)
International
20.9%(206)

Regional Representation

In-State220

22% of student body

Out-of-State561

57% of student body

International206

21% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

37%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

21%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age