Brandeis University Demographics & Diversity Overview

37%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
20%
International
44
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Brandeis University has a diverse student body with 37% students of color and 20% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
52.6%(1,654)
Hispanic
10.1%(319)
African American
7.3%(228)
Asian
21.3%(669)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(1)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
3.8%(118)
Unknown
4.9%(154)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color37%
Total Enrollment6,121
International Students20%

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%(1,695)
Women
57.3%(2,279)

Gender Statistics

Men1,695

28% of total enrollment

Women2,279

37% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Brandeis University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 83% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.8%(31)
18-19
45.9%(1,687)
20-21
43.9%(1,613)
22-24
9.0%(330)
25+
0.4%(14)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(2)
20-21
1.5%(24)
22-24
28.5%(464)
25+
69.9%(1,137)

Age Diversity Insights

83%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

35%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Brandeis University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 20% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 24% in-state residents, 57% out-of-state students, and 20% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
23.6%(204)
Out-of-State
56.7%(489)
International
19.7%(170)

Regional Representation

In-State204

24% of student body

Out-of-State489

57% of student body

International170

20% of student body

States Represented

44 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

37%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

20%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age