Acceptance rate
5.4%
Brown University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
Brown is a private university in Providence, Rhode Island with 11,189 students and a 5.4% acceptance rate. Social Sciences, Computer Science, and Biology are the most popular fields. Graduates have a 96% completion rate and earn a median of $93,487 ten years after enrollment, while the average net price after financial aid is $26,723 annually.
Enrollment
11,189
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
96%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
1510 – 1580
ACT (composite)
34 – 35
GPA
Not published
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$0
family income
$30–48k
$2,031
family income
$48–75k
$5,858
family income
$75–110k
$16,219
family income
$110k+
$44,937
family income
14% receive Pell grants
10% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields Brown University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Social Sciences
23.4%
Computer Science
14.5%
Biology
11.6%
Mathematics
10.8%
Multi/Interdisciplinary
5.8%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$93,487
Earnings (6 yr)
$79,131
Completion
96%
Retention
99%
Median debt
$11,428
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Brown University?
Brown University has an acceptance rate of 5.4%, making it highly selective.
What SAT score do you need for Brown University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1510 and 1580 on the SAT. The ACT range is 34–35.
How much does Brown University actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is fully covered (aid exceeds cost) per year, rising to $44,937 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
What are my chances of getting into Brown University?
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