Brown University

If you are thinking about applying to Brown, the regular decision application deadline is January 5 and the fee for the application is $75.

Brown Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Brown's admissions stats.

Brown 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	91%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	51%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	30%
Waitlist	Yes

Brown University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Brown University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	––	December 15
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	January 1

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Applying Early to Brown?

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Brown University may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Brown directly for more information about early applications.

The early decision acceptance rate at Brown is 16%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 6%. Last year, Brown admitted 884 of the 5541 students who applied early decision.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Brown University Admissions

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Is Brown Challenging To Get Into?

Getting into Brown is extremely difficult.

In 2021, Brown accepted 6% of students, around 2,568 from 46,568 applicants.

Schools that are extremely difficult to get into, like Brown, accept fewer than 30% of all applicants. At least 75% of admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT or over 29 on the ACT.

Transferring to Brown University

It is extremely difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Brown

Brown has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Brown?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Brown

Wondering what factors are considered by Brown during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Brown for more information on admission factors.

Brown 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Brown, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Brown's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Other Requirements	√			Common Application, Brown Supplemental Questions
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Brown?

Brown has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 22.5% submitted a class rank. At Brown 91% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 98% were in the top 25% and 99% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Brown University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	––
3.75 and 3.99	––
3.50 and 3.74	––
3.25 and 3.49	––
3.00 and 3.24	––
2.50 and 2.9	––
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Brown directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Brown considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Brown is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 51% of Brown's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 30% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Brown?

To be competitive with other Brown applicants, you should aim to earn between 720 and 770 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Brown 25% of admitted students scored higher than 770 and 25% of scored lower than 720, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Brown students scored 800 or higher, and 75% scored a 740 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Brown?

To be most competitive at Brown, you should strive to earn between 33 and 35 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 35 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Brown's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 35, and three out of four students scored lower than 35 on the ACT.

A 33 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Brown students. Only one out of every four students scored below 33.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Brown University

For transfer students, it is extremely difficult to get admitted to Brown.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Brown during the following terms:

• Fall Term

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Brown Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Brown?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Brown.

Does Brown accept transfer credits?

✅ Brown accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Brown accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Brown accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits but does not accept Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Brown?

❌ No, Brown is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Brown's acceptance rate?

✅ Brown has an acceptance rate of 6%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Brown?

✅ Brown's early decision acceptance rate was 16% in 2021.

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