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Providence, RI · Private · Medium · Urban
3.7x the Regular Decision rate
Admitted students who enroll
Of enrolling students
How much the school says contact matters
Deadlines, fees, testing policy, and recommendation requirements come from the Common App 2026-2027 First-Year Deadlines, Fees and Requirements file published August 28, 2026. Schools can still change a date after publication, so confirm anything you are close to with the school.
Rated Very important in the 2024-2025 Common Data Set this school published.
Admitted students who enroll
Of enrolled students
Of enrolled students
Reported by the school to IPEDS for fall 2023 admission.
Tuition, housing, food, and fees
Sticker figures. What a family actually pays depends on income and aid, which is what the financial aid tools are for.
| Major | Degrees | Graduates here | Same major nationally |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 236 | $271,601 | $107,009 |
| Economics | 179 | $112,306 | $82,686 |
| Applied Mathematics | 173 | $135,511 | $91,532 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 137 | $104,415 | $66,596 |
| Biology, General | 110 | $65,144 | $57,214 |
| Engineering, General | 80 | $117,101 | $89,359 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 77 | $55,569 | $48,590 |
| Social Sciences, General | 75 | - | - |
Average net price paid by aided students in each family income band, after grants and scholarships. Usually far below the sticker price above.
Sources: this school's published Common Data Set, the Common App 2026-2027 member requirements file, and federal cost and outcomes data. See how our data works, or read the complete manual.
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Plan to submit either the SAT or the ACT.
Common App personal statement (650 words) + 3 supplementals
For exact prompts, check the school's admissions page or the Common App once writing opens (Aug 1).
1 counselor + 2 teacher recommendations required
This school does not consider interest. Don't burn time on it - focus on the application itself.
$80
Fee waivers available if you qualify (Common App fee waiver, school waiver, or counselor request).
If a parent attended, mention it on the application. Some schools have ended this practice - verify with current admissions guidance.
Sticker price means almost nothing. Brown University's Net Price Calculator estimates what you'll actually pay after merit and need-based aid. Takes 10 minutes; needs household income and assets, plus a few academic numbers.
Open Brown University's Net Price CalculatorRead from Brown University's own admissions page on 2026-08-30 for the 2026-2027 cycle (source). Schools can still revise a prompt after publishing, so confirm before you submit.
Four required essays. The first two run 150-250 words, the last two 100-150. PLME applicants write three more; Brown/RISD applicants write one more.
Open Curriculum
Required250 words““There is something distinctive about Brown students. It is a blend of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and humility. A commitment to collaboration. An openness to new ideas and perspectives. A desire to make the world better. And it is resilience: the ability to recover and thrive after experiencing difficulties.” From President Christina Paxson's 2025 Convocation Address. How will you use these characteristics or others to shape your approach to the Open Curriculum?”
Start essay with this prompt →Where you came from
Required250 words“Students entering Brown often find that making their home on College Hill naturally invites reflection on where they came from. Share how an aspect of your growing up has inspired or challenged you, and what unique contributions this might allow you to make to the Brown community.”
Start essay with this prompt →Teach a class
Required150 words“If you could teach a class on any one thing, whether academic or otherwise, what would it be?”
Start essay with this prompt →Joy
Required150 words“Brown students care deeply about their work and the world around them. Students find contentment, satisfaction, and meaning in daily interactions and major discoveries. Whether big or small, mundane or spectacular, tell us about something that brings you joy.”
Start essay with this prompt →Last verified 2026-08-30 · Cycle 2026-2027 · For the current cycle, double-check the school's admissions writing page.
This school explicitly does not consider demonstrated interest in admissions decisions. Don't spend time visiting, opening every email, or following on social purely for admissions. Those things won't move the needle here.
Where to spend time instead: the application itself. Strong essays, tight activities list, recommendations from teachers who know you well.
Research University
Yes
Co-op / Internship
Limited
Est. Net Price (You)
$71,412
Based on "none" need
Sticker tuition
$71,412
Before aid
Total Estimated 4-Year Cost
$285,648
Out-of-state pricing with estimated aid
Greek Life
No
Study Abroad
20%
Religious Affiliation
None
Football Conference
Ivy
Debt-to-Income
21.8%
Average debt against 10-year earnings
Est. 10-Year ROI
$610,352
(10yr earnings x 10) - 4yr cost
Applying Early Decision would give you a 3.7x advantage (13% ED vs 3.5% RD).
This school gives legacy preference. If a parent or grandparent attended, highlight it.
Deadline (ED: November 1, 2026) / RD: January 5, 2027
114 days remaining (RD)
Application Platform: Common App
Supplemental Essays: 3
Interview: Optional
Recommendation letters needed
Test scores required
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Data from US Department of Education College Scorecard, National Center for Education Statistics, and institutional disclosures.
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 74 | $73,645 | $62,451 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 65 | - | $55,695 |
| History | 63 | $81,596 | $50,680 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 59 | $74,287 | $41,367 |
Median earnings of this school's graduates in each major, roughly five years out, beside the national median for the same major.