Brown University
Providence, RI | brown.edu
Founded in 1764, Brown is a leading nonprofit research university, home to world-renowned faculty, and also an innovative educational institution where the curiosity, creativity and intellectual joy of students drives academic excellence. The spirit of the undergraduate Open Curriculum infuses every aspect of the University. Brown is a place where rigorous scholarship, complex problem-solving and service to the public good are defined by intense collaboration, intellectual discovery and working in ways that transcend traditional boundaries.
Representatives
Rachelle Ehrman
she/her/hers
Associate Director of Admissions
(401) 863-3838
rehrman@brown.edu
Details
Institution Type
Private
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest Airport (Distance)
PVD (10 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
7,700 / 11,000
Average Class Size
No Answer
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
6:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
93% / 45% / 14%
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
Ivy League
Mid-Range ACT / SAT
34 - 35 / 1480 - 1560
Mid-Range or Average GPA
No Answer
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Either
Scholarships: No Answer
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
42,765 / 2,418 (5.6%)
Deposits
No Answer
Applications Accepted
Common App
Application Information
Test Optional? No
Demonstrated Interest? No
Rolling Admission? No
Admission Interview? No
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Decision: Nov 1
Regular Decision: Jan 5
Transfer App Deadline
Fall: Mar 2
Spring: Oct 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
No Answer
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
No Answer
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
No Answer
Link to Scholarship Info
finaid.brown.edu/aid-types/grants-scholarships
Points of Pride
Brown was the top producer of Fulbright Scholars in the country last year.
The Open Curriculum has over 80 areas students can concentrate in as well as the option to develop their own concentration.
