Providence, Rhode Island
Brown University
Private school in Rhode Island with 7,100 total undergraduate students
Chancing
Brown University is a extremely competitive school
Overall acceptance rate
6%
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
6%
Women
4%
Men
7%
Total number of applicants
46,568
Women: 61%
Men: 39%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
66%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$77,042
Out-of-state
$77,042
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Optional
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Optional
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 51%
ACT: 30%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
1,705
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
49%
Enrolled men:
51%
6-year graduation rate
96%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
98%
Student diversity
Diverse
International students
13%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 17%
Black: 7%
Hispanic: 13%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 14%
White: 48%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
6:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP or IB exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
Yes
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
Ivy Group
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Ivy Group
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Location
One Prospect Street
Providence, RI 02912
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
New England
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No