Brown University
(Providence, RI)
Brown, founded in 1764, is a private, Ivy League, liberal arts university. Its 140-acre campus is located in Providence, 45 miles from Boston.
Admissions
11.2%
of Applicants Admitted
of Applicants Admitted
GPA
3.65Admitted Freshmen Ranked
- 1% in Top 50% in H.S. Class
- January 01, 2011
SAT Required
Test Score Ranges
25th percentile to 75th percentile- 1980–2310 SAT Total
- 650–760 SAT Reading
- 670–770 SAT Math
- 670–770 SAT Writing
- 29–34 ACT Composite
- 29–35 ACT English
- 28–34 ACT Math
- 28–32 ACT Writing
TOEFL Required for intl students
Cost
$52,030
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
- $38,848
- $38,848
- $11,916
- $1,266
Will I Like It
6,591
number of undergraduates
number of undergraduates
- Private Non-Profit
- City
- 53% Women
Famous Alumni
Scott Aversano - President of MTV films and Nick movies
Marc E. Babej - Forbes.com Columnist
Lisa Caputo - CEO of Citigroup
Nina Jacobson - President of Buena Vista Motion Pictures Group
John Krasinski - Actor
Brian Moynihan - CEO of Bank of America
Kimberly Ovitz - Fashion Designer
Angela Robinson - Film Director
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. - Son of John D. Rockefeller the Founder of Standard Oil
Sara Tanaka - Actress
Marc E. Babej - Forbes.com Columnist
Lisa Caputo - CEO of Citigroup
Nina Jacobson - President of Buena Vista Motion Pictures Group
John Krasinski - Actor
Brian Moynihan - CEO of Bank of America
Kimberly Ovitz - Fashion Designer
Angela Robinson - Film Director
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. - Son of John D. Rockefeller the Founder of Standard Oil
Sara Tanaka - Actress
Areas of Study
Business & Economics
Economics, Entrepreneurship
Education
Teaching
Engineering
Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Other Engineering
Health & Medicine
Bioethics, Health Administration, Pre-Med
Humanities
Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing
Music
General Music & Theory
Performing Arts
Acting, Drama & Theatre
Philosophy & Religion
Philosophy, Religion
Politics & Law
Political Science & Government, Public Policy
Public Service
Community Organization & Service
Science & Math
Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics
Social Sciences
Anthropology, Archeology, International Relations, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies
Extra Curriculars
American Red Cross, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Boy Scouts, Boys & Girls Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Entrepreneurship Club, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Girl Scouts, Video Games, Glee Club, Volunteering, Gospel Choir, Habitat for Humanity, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Key Club, Math Club, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, National Beta Club, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Rotary Club, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, YMCA - Young Men's Christian Association, Young Democrats, YWCA - Young Women's Christian Association
Mailing Address
One Prospect StreetProvidence, RI 2912
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