Brown University
- 4 Year
- PROVIDENCE, RI
CollegeGrad School
Brown University
- grade A+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- PROVIDENCE, RI
- Rating 3.82 out of 5 1,050 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade A
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade A minus
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade A+
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade B+
About
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NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Ivy League
From Brown University
Brown is a leading research university distinct for its unique Open Curriculum. Students pursue rigorous scholarship as the architects of their educational experience, exploring a range of subjects before selecting an area of focus. A Brown education pushes students to be creative thinkers, intellectual risk-takers and entrepreneurial problem-solvers. Graduates leave College Hill ready to confront, address and solve problems facing society, the nation and the world.
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Admissions
Application Deadline
January 5
Acceptance Rate
8%
SAT Range
1440-1560
ACT Range
33-35
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$27,659 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$49,831 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
55%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
7:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
88%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 51 responses79%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 70 responses51%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 69 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Computer Science229 Graduates
- Economics203 Graduates
- Computational and Applied Mathematics178 Graduates
- Biology137 Graduates
- History87 Graduates
- International Relations79 Graduates
- Political Science and Government78 Graduates
- English76 Graduates
- Engineering65 Graduates
- Neuroscience and Neurobiology62 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,605 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
187
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
13%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
51%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 95 responsesPoll
61%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 109 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$67,500 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
95%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 40 responsesBrown University Reviews
Rating 3.82 out of 5 1,050 reviews
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I love Brown. I transferred here, and quickly met some of the most amazing, passionate, and genuine people I could imagine. The student body is so friendly and hard-working. Still, the best part of Brown is the open curriculum—the academic freedom and autonomy I am given here has changed my relationship to learning and life in general. I have discovered so many interests I never know I had! The open curriculum, in general, is perfect for students who have lots of wide-ranging interests and want to pursue multiple fields, or know exactly what they want to specialize in. But it's also great for students who have no idea, and want time to explore and try new areas of study while they figure things out. I agree with other reviewers that the food and dorms aren't outstanding by any means. However, the academic environement, professors, and fellow students at Brown are more than worth it. I'm so sad to be graduating :(
As a rising sophomore at Brown University, there are still many skills and courses to learn and take. With the experience I have had so far, I've very much enjoyed a balance of challenging academics, caring and compassionate professors, and diverse groups of friends and fellow classmates. I feel like many students such as myself have gained so much in just a year and I couldn't be more excited to start my next year at Brown!
Brown caught my eye because it offers the departments that will help me achieve my goal, a curriculum challenging enough to help me become an independent thinker, and the social experiences to make me more responsible. My primary focus will be on the BEO concentration, but I am thankful that Brown doesn’t expect me to lock into one degree. The open curriculum will provide me with the flexibility to pursue new interests as they inevitably arrive. I look forward to exploring classes at the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society and the Department of History of Art and Architecture, and possibly even completing the Hispanic Literature and Culture concentration. Pursuing these courses would bring me a better understanding of the ethics and methods to balancing eco-consciousness with affordability in my future construction projects, help me ensure that the buildings are structurally sound, and allow me to deepen my connection with my heritage, respectively.