Brown University: Review & Facts

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Brown University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 11,190 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1764 and is one of the 7 schools located in Providence, Rhode Island.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are offered at Brown University.

Majors
Offered
122
Brown University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 122 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Computer Science, Biology, Mathematics, and Engineering. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Brown University is excellent at 99% (well above Rhode Island average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
99%
Good
The graduation rate at Brown University is outstanding: 96%.

Student to faculty ratio at Brown University is very good, 6:1. Learn more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, around $62,700 a year. The additional fees at Brown University beyond tuition are nearly $2,400, which comes to a total of $65,100 a year.

Read the details about Brown University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
5%
Hard
According to recent data, 50,649 applications were submitted and 2,562 were accepted, so it is extremely challenging to be accepted at this school.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Brown University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,400
High
Brown University provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Brown University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Brown University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 5,200 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high, around $9,400 per academic year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Brown University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Brown University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Brown University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Brown University
One Prospect Street
Providence, Rhode Island
02912, USA
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