College statistics
- Address:
- One Prospect Street
Providence, RI
02912 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.brown.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $68,612
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $68,612
- Room and Board:
- $17,444
- Acceptance Rate:
- 5.2%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $6,718,785,000
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Social Sciences
Brown University is a Research 1 institution located in Providence, Rhode Island, offering undergraduate and graduate education with a distinctive focus on undergraduate research and mentorship. The university combines intensive doctoral training with a commitment to undergraduate scholarship, creating a research environment accessible to students early in their academic careers.
The institution enrolls approximately 11,516 students and charges $68,612 in tuition annually, with a total cost of attendance of $86,056. Admission is highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 5.2%; admitted students typically score in the upper ranges on standardized tests, with the 75th percentile SAT Reading at 770 and SAT Math at 800. Most admitted students receive financial aid, and the university encourages prospective students to discuss cost with the admissions office, as many pay significantly less than the published rate.
Brown's 6-year graduation rate reflects strong student outcomes. The university draws students who thrive in research-intensive environments and value close faculty relationships. For more information about programs, financial aid, and campus life, visit www.brown.edu/.