Brown University
Brown University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Providence, RI. It enrolls about 11,516 students and admits roughly 5% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Providence, RI 02912 |
| County | Providence County |
| Enrollment | 11,516 |
| Acceptance rate | 5% |
| Applicants / admitted | 51,316 / 2,686 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $68,230 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $68,230 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 96% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 99% |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 740–770 |
| ACT middle 50% | 34–35 |
| Website | www.brown.edu/ |
| Phone | 4018631000 |
Admissions
About 51,316 students applied and 2,686 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,695 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $68,230 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 1,629 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 96% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Brown University is in Providence, RI, Providence County. Its coordinates are 41.8262, -71.4039.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Brown University?
About 5% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 51,316 applicants.
How much does Brown University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $68,230 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Brown University?
About 11,516 students are enrolled.