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Brown University
Providence, RIPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Extremely Selective • 5% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Brown University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Providence, RI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 5%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
7.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
5% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading740 - 780
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math770 - 800
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite34 - 35
1typical 50% range36
5%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences25% of degrees
Biological Sciences12% of degrees
Engineering5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $214,479
Earnings 5yr: $271,601
Debt: $11,500
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $208,655
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $157,822
Earnings 5yr: $135,511
Debt: $10,000
Biotechnology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $151,944
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,955
Earnings 5yr: $118,561
Debt: $18,000
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,508
Earnings 5yr: $112,306
Debt: $13,000
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,550
Earnings 5yr: $117,101
Debt: $14,500
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,465
Earnings 5yr: $134,929
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,551
Earnings 5yr: $81,770
Debt: N/A
Public Policy Analysis.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,962
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $10,345
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,674
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,924
Earnings 5yr: $93,143
Debt: N/A
Public Policy Analysis.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,139
Earnings 5yr: $99,422
Debt: N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,780
Earnings 5yr: $104,415
Debt: $12,000
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,520
Earnings 5yr: $81,596
Debt: $13,491
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,388
Earnings 5yr: $82,914
Debt: $14,481
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,496
Earnings 5yr: $70,772
Debt: $11,760
Urban Studies/Affairs.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,905
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $14,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,497
Earnings 5yr: $55,569
Debt: $13,500
Human Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,802
Earnings 5yr: $77,466
Debt: $16,500
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$25,184
In-State Tuition$71,412
Out-of-State Tuition$71,412
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
14%
Pell Grants
10%
Take Loans
87%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$79,131
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$93,487
Completion Signals
96%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
99%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$108/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
50%
Men50%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
17%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$107,610
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