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Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island

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Overview

Enrollment

10,696
Brown University overview
Location Providence, Rhode Island
Online brown.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Brown University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Providence, Rhode Island, Brown University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 46,568 prospective students applied, and 2,568 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,705 enrolled in the school.  10,256 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 440 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $60,944 plus fees of $1,360. Brown is ranked 11 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

10/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

10/10

Resources

10/10

Outcomes

10/10

Value

Brown is rated within the top 3% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Brown University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Exceptional
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SAT 1460/1570
ACT 33/35
Estimated GPA 3.94

Applications Accepted

5.5% 
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Applications Due Jan 5, 2024
Applicant Competition Extreme
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$60,944
Costs for Brown University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,652
Other Fees$1,360
Room and Board $16,346
Budget for Other Expenses$2,268
Total One Year Cost$82,570

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$87,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

95% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Brown University students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 28%
Biology 9%
English and Literature 6%
General Studies 6%
Visual and Performing Arts 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217156 IPEDS survey data for Brown University.

Current students may use the Brown University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.