Providence,
RI
About Brown
Brown University is a private, nonprofit institution in the city of Providence, Rhode Island. Brown was founded in 1764. The college enrolls around 10,696 students per year, including 7,349 undergraduate students.
Brown Acceptance Rate 2022
It is extremely difficult to get into Brown. Brown admitted 6% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 46,568 applications received in 2022, 2,568 students were offered admission.
| Brown University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 6% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 16% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 51% |
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College Info
Brown Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 5
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Brown is Jan 5.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Brown is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Brown ACT Scores
ACT Range
33 - 35
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
35 and Above
33 to 35
33 and Less
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Brown SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
720 - 770
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
740 - 800
Brown Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$82,286
In State$82,286
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Brown is like? There are approximately 10,696 students enrolled at Brown, including 7,349 undergraduate students and 3,347 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 6% percent are from RI and 94% percent of students are from other states.
96%
Full Time4%
Part Time6%
In State94%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
10,696
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
6%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$65,146
Out-of-State
$65,146
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 5
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