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Brown University Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
A+
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
96%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
98%
Part-Time Retention Rate
—
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$12,661
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    68%
  • 20-39
    18%
  • 40-99
    10%
  • 100+
    4%
Most Popular Majors
  • Biology
    150 Graduates
  • Economics
    150 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    144 Graduates
  • Computational and Applied Mathematics
    138 Graduates
  • Engineering
    100 Graduates
  • Entrepreneurship
    84 Graduates
  • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
    72 Graduates
  • History
    70 Graduates
  • International Relations and National Security Studies
    61 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    57 Graduates
98%
of students say they attend class.41 responses

About the Professors

Professors
A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
7:1
Female Professors
36%
Male Professors
64%
Average Professor Salary
$177,324
Poll
61%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.41 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    4%
  • Asian American
    10%
  • Hispanic
    5%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    5%
  • Multiracial
    1%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    2%
  • White
    72%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
90%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.59 responses
Poll
92%
of students say professors care about their students' success.59 responses
Poll
88%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.59 responses
Poll
93%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.59 responses
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