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Brown University is one of the leading colleges in Rhode Island with the acceptance rate of 6%. Deadlines for application are Early Decision - November 1 and Regular - January 5 . For more information, call 4018632378 or send email at visit@brown.edu.

46568 Enrolled 6% Acceptance Rate 33 - 35 SAT Range
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Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 46,568
    • Average HS GPA: N/A
    • Acceptance Rate: 6%

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    720 - 770
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    740 - 800
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    33 - 35

  • Deadlines

    Early Decision
    November 1
    Regular
    January 5

Academics

  • Majors

    ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
    Architecture.
    AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
    African Studies.
    African-American/Black Studies.
    American/United States Studies/Civilization.
    East Asian Studies.
    Ethnic Studies.
    Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
    French Studies.
    German Studies.
    Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies.
    Italian Studies.
    Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
    Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
    Slavic Studies.
    South Asian Studies.
    Women's Studies.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
    Biochemistry.
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Biophysics.
    Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
    Computational Biology.
    Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
    Neuroscience.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
    Business/Managerial Economics.
    Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Mass Communication/Media Studies.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    Computer Science.
    EDUCATION.
    Education, General.
    ENGINEERING.
    Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
    Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
    Engineering, General.
    Engineering, Other.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    Creative Writing.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
    Chinese Language and Literature.
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
    Comparative Literature.
    French Language and Literature.
    German Language and Literature.
    Italian Language and Literature.
    Latin Language and Literature.
    Linguistics.
    Portuguese Language and Literature.
    Russian Language and Literature.
    Sanskrit and Classical Indian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Bioethics/Medical Ethics.
    Community Health and Preventive Medicine.
    Public Health, General.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    History, Other.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Applied Mathematics, General.
    Applied Mathematics, Other.
    Computational Mathematics.
    Mathematics, General.
    Statistics, General.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    Ancient Studies/Civilization.
    Behavioral Sciences.
    Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology.
    Cognitive Science.
    Human Biology.
    Mathematics and Computer Science.
    Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
    Science, Technology and Society.
    NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
    Environmental Science.
    Environmental Studies.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Jewish/Judaic Studies.
    Philosophy.
    Religion/Religious Studies.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Astronomy.
    Chemical Physics.
    Chemistry, General.
    Geochemistry.
    Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other.
    Geology/Earth Science, General.
    Geophysics and Seismology.
    Physics, General.
    Theoretical and Mathematical Physics.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics.
    Experimental Psychology.
    Psychology, General.
    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
    Public Policy Analysis, General.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Anthropology.
    Archeology.
    Development Economics and International Development.
    Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
    Economics, General.
    International Relations and Affairs.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods.
    Social Sciences, Other.
    Sociology.
    Urban Studies/Affairs.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
    Art/Art Studies, General.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
    Music Technology.
    Music, General.
    Musicology and Ethnomusicology.

  • Degrees

    • Bachelor's
    • Doctoral/Professional
    • Doctoral/Research
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate

  • Prominent Alumni

    Michael Bay '86
    Feature filmmaker known for directing and producing the Transformer films and other big-budget, high-concept action films
    Bill Belichick '75
    Head Coach of the NFL New England Patriots
    Beverly Daniel Tatum '75
    President Emerita of Spelman College; renowned authority on the psychology of racism, and author of numerous books including "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?"
    Lael Brainard '83
    Economist and Member of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board of Governors
    Jay Levy, MD '60
    HIV/AIDS and cancer research physician and Professor of Medicine with specialties in virology and immunology at the University of California, San Francisco
    Lin-Manuel Miranda '02
    Award winning composer, lyricist, playwright, singer, and actor widely known for creating and starring in the Broadway musicals "In the Heights" and "Hamilton"
    Bozoma Saint John '99
    Businesswoman and marketing executive currently Chief Marketing Officer at Netflix. Previously, she served as CMO at Endeavor, and chief brand officer at Uber

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Apr 1

  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
    • Forms CSSProfile
    • Forms Divorced Parent

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $62680
    Required Fees
    $1392
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1300
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    $6472
    Transportation for Commuters
    N/A
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $15840

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal and Institutional
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • College/university loans from institutional funds
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • Yes
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    No

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 98/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    7349
    Foreign Countries Represented
    118

  • Demographics

    • Asian 18.18%
    • African-American 7.59%
    • Hispanic 11.26%
    • Caucasian 41.28%
    • Male 48%
    • Female 52%
    • Аre out of state 94

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    70%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    Yes
    Quality of life rating 94/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    99%
    Campus Environment
    Small Urban
    Fire safety rating
    N/A

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    Yes
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    451
    Number of Honor Societies
    3
    Number of Social Sororities
    9

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division I
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (15)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Crew Rowing
    • Cross Country
    • Diving
    • Football
    • Ice Hockey
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Water Polo
    • Wrestling
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (20)
    • Basketball
    • Crew Rowing
    • Cross Country
    • Diving
    • Equestrian Sports
    • Fencing
    • Field Hockey
    • Gymnastics
    • Ice Hockey
    • Lacrosse
    • Rugby
    • Sailing
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball
    • Water Polo

  • Student Services

    Health
    Womens Center
    LGBT Support Groups
    Minority Support Groups
    Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Providence College Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: College of the Holy Cross Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  • Sustainability

    Brown is indeed the new green. Retrofits of lighting, motors, and mechanical equipment have been completed in many existing buildings on campus, and new construction will meet LEED Silver standards at minimum. The university’s commitment to limiting greenhouse gas emissions goes beyond the campus to impact the greater Providence area. Brown is actively engaged in community sustainability through its involvement on a variety of committees at local and state levels, helping to guide policy and foster collaboration. In 2011, Brown received an Excellence Award from the International Sustainable Campus Network, and biodegradable to-go containers and unbleached napkins are the norm in campus dining areas. The university’s After the Harvest program provides compost material to a local orchard, and 100 percent of dining hall tray content waste is diverted to a local pig farmer. Students lend muscle to the university’s sustainability efforts through emPOWER, the environmental umbrella organization that has the mission to “change the campus climate” by promoting environmental sustainability, and Eco-Reps, a group that works to foster a culture of environmental stewardship. Student initiatives include reducing the supply and demand of bottled water around campus, promoting a bike share and hosting A Better World by Design, an internationally acclaimed conference on sustainable and socially conscious design. Students looking to work in the environmental sector may enroll in undergraduate programs in environmental science and engineering with a focus on environmental factors. Brown has also invested $1.8 million to achieve a reduction of approximately 2,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (MTCDE). Off-campus, the USGBC Rhode Island Chapter offers students a hands-on education in sustainability issues and matches students with green mentors, internships, and leadership opportunities.

    Green rating
    N/A

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    113%
    Graduate in 5 years
    126%
    Graduate in 6 years
    95%

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Network
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    Opportunities at School
    • Experiential
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    $69900
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    $136700
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    $71700
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    $144800
    Percent High Job Meaning
    51%
    Percent STEM
    43%
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 93/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Monday - Friday
      • 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
      • 4018632378
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Varies
      • Average Length: 1 hour

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      No
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      Recorded Information Session: https://admission.brown.edu/visit/information-session
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