School Overview
Brown University is a private, Ivy League school located in Providence, Rhode Island. The university was founded in 1764 making it the third oldest institute of higher learning in New England (and the seventh oldest in the nation). Brown University was established prior to American independence. It was originally known as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
Brown is known for its academic selectivity, accepting only 8.9% of undergraduate applicants. Brown University is made up of the School of Engineering, Alpert Medical School, Graduate School, and The College. The Watson Institute for International Studies organizes the international programs for Brown. Brown University instituted the New Curriculum in 1969, eliminating pluses or minuses in the letter grading system and the distribution requirements. The New Curriculum also allows courses to be taken on a no credit/satisfactory basis.
Brown University places a heavy emphasis on social sciences and humanities. The highest concentrations of undergraduates are in the Social Sciences (42%), then Humanities (26%), next Life Sciences (17%), and finally, the Physical Sciences (14%).
General Information
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Admission Office 45 Prospect Street PO Box 1876 Providence, RI 02912 (401) 863-2378 Fax: (401) 863-9300 [email protected] Contact: James Miller Dean of Admission |
Main Address Providence, RI 02912 (401) 863-1000 www.brown.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 6,095 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,548 Degree-seeking undergrads: 5,874 Graduate enrollment: 1,814 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $75 Online application fee: $75 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 14% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 98% |
College Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs Architectural History/Criticism B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Aquatic Biology/Limnology B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Education – General B Engineering Biomedical Engineering B English Language & Literature American Literature B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Community Health Services B History History – General B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Ancient Studies/Civilization B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Jewish/Judaic Studies B Physical Sciences Chemical Physics B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Policy Analysis B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Brown University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (401) 863-1000 |
| Website: | www.brown.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.commonapp.org |
| Address: | One Prospect Street, Providence, RI 02912 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 10,333 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 95% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 6 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 10,333 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $58,404 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $58,404 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 56% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $46,674 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Brown University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Brown University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | ||||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 14 | 7 | 12 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 7 | 10 | 13 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Education | 1 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Engineering | 3 | 2 | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 10 | 7 | 7 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 4 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 9 | 8 | 7 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 8 | 3 | 6 | ||
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 11 | 8 | 11 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | 8 | 6 | ||
| Grand total | 1 | 93 | 81 | 89 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Brown University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $58,404 |
| Out-of-state | $58,404 |
| Books and supplies | $1,632 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $58,180 |
| Out-of-state | $58,180 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 921 | 56% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 723 | 44% | $46,674 |
| Student loan aid | 242 | 15% | $9,188 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,247 | 46% | $48,433 |
| Federal student loans | 911 | 13% | $5,579 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Brown University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Brown University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 38,674 | 15,792 | 22,882 | Percent admitted | 100% | 9% | 6% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 4% | 5% | 4% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Brown University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 10,333 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 7,160 |
| Graduate enrollment | 3,173 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Brown University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- Professional Psychology (RPSY) - Postdoctoral residency programs
- Professional Psychology (RPSY) - Postdoctoral residency programs
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
- Public Health (PHBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level school of public health
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
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