Brown University, RI
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Brown University Rankings
Affordability26
Selectivity94
Retention97
Graduation95
Earnings76
Diversity89
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Brown University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture<1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies3%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences11%
Business, Management, Marketing5%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences11%
Education1%
Engineering8%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs3%
History3%
Mathematics and Statistics8%
Multi-disciplinary Studies6%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences18%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Brown University
8%
Admission Rate
755
Median SAT Math
730
Median SAT Reading
34
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)720–790
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)700–760
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)32–35
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Brown University
$55K
In-State Tuition
$55K
Out-of-State Tuition
$71K
Average Total Cost
$32K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6K | $20K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $6K | $21K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $23K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $25K | $19K |
| >$110K | $47K | $28K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Brown University
23%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
87%
Repayment Rate
$156
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 41% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 41% | 23% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $8K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $11K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $21K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $8K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 84% | 59% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 87% | 63% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 90% | 66% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 92% | 69% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Brown University
98%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
95%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 85% | 57% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 95% | 71% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 96% | 73% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 97% | 62% | 53% |
| Black | 88% | 66% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 96% | 74% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93% | 68% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 75% | 57% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 47% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 95% | 66% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 94% | 67% | 44% |
| Other race | 97% | 70% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Brown University
91%
Employment Rate
$52K
Median Salary
$33K
25 Pctl Salary
$82K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 90% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $33K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $52K | $37K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $82K | $50K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $108K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $52K | $37K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $58K | $40K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $68K | $44K | $35K |
Students
Students at Brown University
6,752
Undergraduates
96%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
3,214
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 54% | 60% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 46% | 40% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 15% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 10% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 43% | 57% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11% | 13% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 11% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 9% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 30% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 9% | 13% | 18% |
Location Map
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