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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
38,674
Applied
2,733
Accepted
7,160
Enrolled
Female Admissions
22,882
Females Applied
1,358
Females Accepted
6%
Male Admissions
15,792
Males Applied
1,375
Males Accepted
9%
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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| SAT Critical Reading | 700 | 770 | ||
| SAT Math | 740 | 800 | ||
| ACT Composite | 33 | 35 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
59,254
Private
Fees
1,342
Full-time student fees
15,908
Room & board
9,774
Room only
Financial Aid
55,513
Avg. Financial Aid Package
55,758
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
62,200
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
738
Avg. Loan Aid
8,880
Avg. Grant Aid
52,057
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
7,160
Total Undergrad students
11%
International Students
95%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.11% |
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| Black or African American | 6.77% |
| White or Caucasian | 42.77% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.35% |
| Asian | 16.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.18% |
| Two or more races | 6.07% |
| Other | 4.62% |
Gender
Male (46.79%)
Female (53.21%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 72% |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
947
Total Faculty
6:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 868
Part-time - 79
Male - 603
Female - 344
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