Brown University

Brown University

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11,005
Total Students
7,272
Undergrads
3,130
Graduates
4%
Acceptance
📍 Providence, RI
🎓 Est. 1764
🌐 Website
📊Admissions
4%
Acceptance Rate
3.9-4
Middle 50% GPA Range of Admitted Students
1500-1560
Composite Score
Middle 50% SAT Range of Admitted Students
34-35
Composite Score
Middle 50% ACT Range of Admitted Students

Acceptance Rate Trend

201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252%4%6%8%10%8.9%9.6%9.2%8.6%8.5%9.0%8.3%7.2%6.6%6.9%5.4%

SAT Score Range Trend

(middle 50% of admitted students)

Year25th Percentile75th Percentile
202215001560
202315101560
202415101560

Application Timeline

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Early Application Deadline
November 1 (Early Decision)
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Decision Released
Mid-December
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Regular Decision Deadline
January 3
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Decision Released
Early April

Application Methods

Common Application
Early Decision
Regular Decision
Video Portfolio (Optional)
⚖️Fit Profile

👍 Great Fit If You Are:

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Self-directed learners

if you’re the kind of person who reads Wikipedia for fun, follows your curiosity across disciplines, and hates being boxed in, Brown’s open curriculum was built for you.

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Creative souls

if you’re into writing, theater, design, philosophy, or building your own interdisciplinary major, this place gives you room to breathe and explore.

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Empathetic thinkers

if you care about people as much as ideas, and see learning as a way to make the world kinder, you’ll find your people here.

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Socially progressive students

if you’re passionate about equity, activism, identity, and inclusivity, Brown is not just accepting

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Non-traditional minds

if you’ve always felt like school was too rigid or prescribed, Brown’s “make your own path” approach might set you free.

🚨 Not Ideal For:

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Structure lovers

if you need external structure, clear step-by-step academic plans, and defined core paths, Brown may feel disorienting or overwhelming.

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Hyper-competitive personalities

while students are brilliant, the culture avoids cutthroat energy; if you thrive on academic rivalry, this isn’t that space.

3

Conventional pre-professionals

Brown supports careers in law, med, and finance, but its ecosystem favors exploratory learning over narrowly vocational training.

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Status-driven students

if prestige is your main motivator, Brown’s culture may feel too informal or non-hierarchical to match your expectations.

📍Campus Location
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👨‍🎓Student Life

☀️ Weather & Climate

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spring

45-65°F (7-18°C)

Mild with occasional rain.

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summer

65-85°F (18-29°C)

Warm and humid.

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fall

45-70°F (7-21°C)

Cool and crisp.

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winter

20-40°F (-6-4°C)

Cold with snow.

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Four distinct seasons with moderate temperatures.

☀️Average 202 sunny days per year

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Demographics

18%
International Students

Gender Ratio

Female
54%
Male
46%

Ethnic Distribution

White
32%
Asian
24%
International
18%
Hispanic
14%
Multi-Race
8%
Other
4%

📚 Popular Majors

Computer Science
Economics
Biology
History
International Relations
💰Annual Tuition
In-State$71,700
Out-of-State$71,700
🍽️Dining & Nearby Areas

Campus Area Dining

Thayer Street
Wickenden Street
College Hill

Nearby Areas

Boston
1 hour

A bustling city with many cultural attractions.

Price Range: $$-$$$
Newport
45 min

Known for its historic mansions and coastal views.

Price Range: $$
💸Career Outcomes
$89,700
Median Earnings
92%
Employment Rate
$75,600
Starting Salary
A+
Career Grade

Top Employers

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