Brown University

Providence, RI · Private · City campus · 7,226 students

Brown University is a private city college in Providence, RI, with about 7,226 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Brown University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

Admit rate

1510–1580

SAT (25–75)

34–35

ACT (25–75)

$87,648/yr

Cost of attendance

$93,487

Median earnings

96%

Graduation rate

99%

Retention

6:1

Student:faculty

93%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$4,741/yr

$30–48k$2,273/yr

$48–75k$8,394/yr

$75–110k$20,163/yr

$110k+$45,823/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Brown University.