Brown University: Admission & Tests

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Here is a brief overview of Brown University general admissions procedures, application policies and fees, as well as desirable SAT and ACT college test scores that you might need to have in order to enroll at this school.

Admission Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
No
Brown University admission criteria are harsh - the college accepts only about 5 percent of those who apply.

This college requires you to submit reference letters with your application but doesn't require admission test scores.

Brown University will decline your:
  • dual credits
  • credits for life experience
  • advanced placement credits

Application Fee

Application
Fee
$75
Brown University requires a fee paid when you submit an application for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Brown University is $75.00. The graduate application fee is $75.00. The first-professional application fee is $95.00.

SAT Test Scores

Completing Scholastic Aptitude Test is usual component of the application. 54% of applicants at Brown University took the SAT test.

Most of the accepted applicants who took SAT scored
SAT
Total
1530
from 720 to 770 on Reading & Writing, from 760 to 800 on Math, and from 1480 to 1570 on Total. Judging from these numbers, if you have above 750 in SAT Reading & Writing, 780 in SAT Math, and 1530 in SAT Total, then it should get you accepted at this college.

Test Section
Minimum Score
Desired Score
Safe Score

SAT Reading & Writing
720
750
770

SAT Math
760
780
800

SAT Total
1480
1530
1570

ACT Test Scores

American College Test is a rather common bit of the application procedure at Brown University. 27% of applicants submitted results of their ACT test.

Most of the accepted applicants who took ACT scored
ACT
Composite
35
from 35 to 36 on English, from 32 to 35 on Math, and from 34 to 36 on Composite. Judging from these numbers, if you got above 36 in ACT English, 34 in ACT Math, and 35 in ACT Composite, this will most likely get you accepted at this college.

Test Section
Minimum Score
Desired Score
Safe Score

ACT English
35
36
36

ACT Math
32
34
35

ACT Composite
34
35
36

Contact Admissions

Phone
(401)
863-1000
To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Brown University, please contact the college directly.

You can call this school's general information office at (401) 863-1000 or check Brown University Website

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