Brown University
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1500 | 1560 |
| 2023 | 1510 | 1560 |
| 2024 | 1510 | 1560 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
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.
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.
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.
Socially progressive students
if you’re passionate about equity, activism, identity, and inclusivity, Brown is not just accepting
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:
Structure lovers
if you need external structure, clear step-by-step academic plans, and defined core paths, Brown may feel disorienting or overwhelming.
Hyper-competitive personalities
while students are brilliant, the culture avoids cutthroat energy; if you thrive on academic rivalry, this isn’t that space.
Conventional pre-professionals
Brown supports careers in law, med, and finance, but its ecosystem favors exploratory learning over narrowly vocational training.
Status-driven students
if prestige is your main motivator, Brown’s culture may feel too informal or non-hierarchical to match your expectations.
Transformative Open Curriculum
No required core—students complete 30 courses and a concentration, designing personalized and intellectually adventurous educational journeys.
Brown-RISD creative synergy
Offers dual strength with cross-registration and a highly selective dual-degree in partnership with RISD, blending art, design, engineering, and humanities.
Historic and world-class archives
The John Hay Library and the John Carter Brown Library hold rare collections—from books bound in human skin to the Bay Psalm Book—supporting deep scholarly discovery.
Watson Institute for global affairs
Renowned interdisciplinary center for international and public affairs, offering structured tracks in development, security, and governance with policy and research immersion.
Engineering without boundaries
Brown’s School of Engineering operates without traditional departmental silos, fostering cross-disciplinary innovation with initiatives like CubeSat launches and the Carney Institute for Brain Science.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
45-65°F (7-18°C)
Mild with occasional rain.
summer
65-85°F (18-29°C)
Warm and humid.
fall
45-70°F (7-21°C)
Cool and crisp.
winter
20-40°F (-6-4°C)
Cold with snow.
Four distinct seasons with moderate temperatures.
☀️Average 202 sunny days per year
👩🎓👨🎓 Demographics
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A bustling city with many cultural attractions.
Known for its historic mansions and coastal views.