Brown University Yield Rate—What is it?

Hey, I've been reading up on Brown University and I came across the term 'yield rate'. I'm not quite sure what it means. Can someone explain what the yield rate is and if it has any impact on my chances of getting accepted into Brown?

Hey there! The yield rate refers to the percentage of accepted students who choose to enroll in a particular college or university. In other words, it's the number of students who accept the offer of admission divided by the total number of students who were admitted.

A higher yield rate indicates that more students accepted an offer of admission, and it's considered as an indirect measure of a school's desirability and prestige.

For Brown specifically, the yield rate has tended to hovers around 58-63% for the past decade. This means that approximately 58-63% of the students who are admitted to Brown end up enrolling there.

In terms of your chances of getting accepted, the yield rate doesn't have a direct impact on your individual application. However, it does play a role in the overall admissions process. Colleges may consider their historical yield rates when deciding how many students to admit in a given year.

If a school consistently has a high yield rate, it means they can admit fewer students, whereas a school with a lower yield rate may need to admit more students to maintain consistent enrollment numbers.

What may be more important to you as an applicant is to focus on presenting a strong application with a clear focus, stellar transcripts, engaging extracurriculars, good essays, and glowing recommendations. That way, you're showcasing your fit with Brown and increasing your chance of being admitted, regardless of its yield rate. Good luck!