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Brown University Teaching Programs

Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Providence, RI. A Mid-Sized City offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Brown University Rankings

Brown University is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#4 of 254	Region — New England

Where Is Brown University?

Contact details for Brown University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	One Prospect Street, Providence, RI 02912
Phone:	4018631000
Website:	www.brown.edu/
Admissions:	www.brown.edu/admission
Financial Aid:	finaid.brown.edu/

How Do I Get Into Brown University?

You can apply to Brown University online at: https://www.commonapp.org/

Brown University is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Brown University

This is what Brown University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Brown University?

Brown University admits 5%, making it extremely selective and highly competitive. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 65% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

61% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 24% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Brown University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 740 and 780. Math scores were between 770 and 800.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1510 to 1580. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Brown University ranged between 34 and 35.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Brown University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	18,960	1,326	7%
Women	29,917	1,309	4%

Can I Afford Brown University?

The average net price after aid at Brown University is $26,572. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$68,612
In-State Fees	$2,700
Out-of-State Tuition	$68,612
Out-of-State Fees	$2,700
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$71,312
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$71,312

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 22% of students at Brown University receive some form of financial aid (1,695 students).

About 49% of students at Brown University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $59,655 per student.

14% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,887.

Student Loan Debt

10% of Brown University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,885 per year.

Brown University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,740 students enrolled at Brown University. Brown University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,273 undergraduate students at Brown University, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Brown University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,541
Black or African American	545
Hispanic	821
White	2,210
American Indian/Alaska Native	14
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	7
Two or More Races	538
Non-Resident	981

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Brown University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	214
New York	200
Massachusetts	130
New Jersey	82
Texas	80

Additionally, approximately 13.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Brown University Graduate Student Diversity

3,775 of Brown University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Brown University, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Brown University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	422
Black or African American	309
Hispanic	343
White	1,064
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Two or More Races	162
Non-Resident	1,306

Online Learning at Brown University

Brown University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

207 undergraduate students at Brown University took at least one online class — of those, 357 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 31 students took at least one online class and 401 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Brown University

The following teaching programs are offered at Brown University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Education, General	29	—	—	29
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	—	22	—	22
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	18	—	18

Academic Programs at Brown University

Brown University offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Brown University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Implied no
• Life experience credits: Yes

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.