Brown University Overview
Brown is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Brown’s students are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world. The spirit of the Open Curriculum infuses every aspect of the undergraduate experience. Brown is a place where rigorous scholarship, complex problem-solving and service to the public good are defined by intense collaboration, intellectual discovery and working in ways that transcend traditional boundaries. We actively seek students from all income groups and have need-blind admissions, which means that an applicant’s ability or inability to pay the cost of tuition does not determine our admission decision. Our generous financial aid ensures that financial considerations do not prevent talented students from choosing Brown.
Acceptance Rate:
5%
Average Net Price:
$27,659
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
35
Average SAT Composite
1511
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Brown University Tuition and Cost
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $71,312 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $71,312 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $17,444 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
13%
Average Aid Per Year
$58,378
13%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,776
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$56,435
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
0%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1250
14%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,776
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$225,525,120
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$10,416,499
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
10%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$11,780
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$143
Students receiving federal loans
9%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,879
Average Other Loans Per Year
$28,861
Brown University Admissions Requirements
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
51316
Students Applied
8%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
145
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
No
Dual Enrollment
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | January 8 |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 3 | May 1 |
Application Fee
$75
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
22%
Submitting ACT
54%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 35
Average SAT Composite: 1511
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Brown University Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
11,516
Total Number of Undergrads
7,741
0
100
86%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
96%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
6:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
125
Faculty Overview
0
100
93%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Brown University Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
53
Countries Represented
103
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
17%
Student Organizations
400
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
72%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
75%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bears
School Colors
brown and red
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Ivy Group
Total Male Athletes
462
Total Female Athletes
429
Intramural Sports
25
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
- Squash
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rugby
- Skiing-Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Squash
Brown University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
Brown University After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$89,100
Top 5 Cities
New York
Boston
Providence
San Francisco
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Amazon
Goldman Sachs
Teach for America
Mass General Hospital
Johnson and Johnson
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Research
Media and Communications
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,500
Loan Default Rate
1%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$143
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