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Brown University
Overview
Brown University is a University institution located in Providence, RI, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Box 1876
Providence, RI 02912
United States
Providence, RI 02912
United States
Contact
Mr. Logan Powell
Dean of Admission
Email: admission_undergraduate@brown.edu
Phone: 401-863-2378
Fax: 401-863-9300
Dean of Admission
Email: admission_undergraduate@brown.edu
Phone: 401-863-2378
Fax: 401-863-9300
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Architectural History And Criticism |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| African American/Black Studies |
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| American Studies |
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| Asian Studies (East) |
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| Asian Studies (South) |
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| French Studies |
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| German Studies |
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| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-American/Chicano Studies |
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| Italian Studies |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Near And Middle Eastern Studies |
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| Russian Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Biophysics |
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| Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography |
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| Molecular Biology |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Organizational Behavior |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Chemical Engineering |
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| Computer Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering |
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| Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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| Materials Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Engineering Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| Comparative Literature |
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| Linguistics |
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| Spanish |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Behavioral Sciences |
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| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Medieval And Renaissance Studies |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies |
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| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geochemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Geophysics And Seismology |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Cognitive Psychology And Psycholinguistics |
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| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Archeology |
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| Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Urban Studies/affairs |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Film/cinema/video Studies |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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| Musicology And Ethnomusicology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
32,390
Applied
3,014
Accepted
6,926
Enrolled
Female Admissions
19,518
Females Applied
1,597
Females Accepted
8%
Male Admissions
12,872
Males Applied
1,417
Males Accepted
11%
Applying
75
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Recommended |
Interview |
| Other requirements: | Common Application, Brown Supplemental Questions, Alumni Interview if convenient for the applicant |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | January 1st | March 31st | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | March 1st | May 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| ACT Composite | 32 | 31 | 34 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
54,320
Fees
1,236
Full-time student fees
14,670
Room & board
9,120
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
52,141
Avg. Financial Aid Package
50,237
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
62,935
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
939
Avg. Loan Aid
10,000
Avg. Grant Aid
50,240
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
6,926
Total Undergrad students
11%
International Students
95%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.67% |
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| Black or African American | 6.52% |
| White or Caucasian | 43.4% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.47% |
| Asian | 14.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Two or more races | 6.23% |
| Other | 6.09% |
Gender
Male (46.68%)
Female (53.32%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 76% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Spring Weekend Events, Campus Dance and Commencement Weekend and Ivy Film Festival
Spring Weekend Events, Campus Dance and Commencement Weekend and Ivy Film Festival
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 1 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | No |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Crew | No | Division 1 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | No |
| Fencing | No | Division 1 | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
Division 1 | No |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | No |
| Gymnastics | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 1 | No |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 1 | No |
| Rowing | No | Division 1 | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Squash | |
Division 1 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Water Polo | No | Division 1 | No |
| Wrestling | No | Division 1 | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | No |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Crew | No | Division 1 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | Division 1 | No |
| Fencing | No | Division 1 | No |
| Field Hockey | |
Division 1 | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | No |
| Gymnastics | No | Division 1 | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 1 | No |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 1 | No |
| Rowing | No | Division 1 | No |
| Rugby | No | Division 1 | No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | Division 1 | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | No |
| Squash | |
Division 1 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | No |
| Water Polo | No | Division 1 | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
916
Total Faculty
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 793
Part-time - 123
Male - 581
Female - 335