Overview
Student Population
| Location | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Online | brown.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| 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 36,793 prospective students applied, and 2,822 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,756 enrolled in the school. 9,613 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 335 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $59,254 plus fees of $1,442. Brown is ranked 11 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Brown University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#11 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Rhode Island
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island
#26 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Rhode Island
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1440/1560 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.94 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $75 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,642 |
| Other Fees | $1,442 |
| Room and Board | $15,908 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,202 |
| Total One Year Cost | $80,448 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 28% |
| Biology | 9% |
| English and Literature | 6% |
| General Studies | 6% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6% |
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.