Brown University
Providence, RI, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at Brown University
Brown University 🇺🇸
Providence, US
My Path to Brown University: Exploring My Way to Computational Neuroscience
by Ayazhan from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Brown University 🇺🇸
Providence, US
Women’s Rights and the Ivy League: My Journey from Tokyo to Brown University
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by Remi from Japan 🇯🇵
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Providence, US
My application journey from Ethiopia to the Ivy League with a full scholarship
by Fenan from Ethiopia 🇪🇹
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Providence, US
My Journey from Zimbabwe to a Full Scholarship at Brown University
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by Kudzaishe from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
Brown University 🇺🇸
Providence, US
Beyond the Application: Life at Brown as an International Student from Armenia
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by Hrachya from Armenia 🇦🇲
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Providence, US
Two Gap Years to Acceptance: My Journey to Brown with a Full Ride!
by Juan from Brazil 🇧🇷
Brown University 🇺🇸
Providence, US
From Kazakhstan to Brown University with a full-ride: Application Journey of an International Student
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by Aida from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Brown University 🇺🇸
Providence, US
How I got into 9 top universities on full-ride scholarships including Ivy League, and chose Brown University
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by Amira from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2023-2024 undergraduateBrown University is located in Midsize City of Providence, RI, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2023 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Overall ED
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2025: SAT/ACT Required
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
740770
Math
760800
ACT
Composite
3435
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$87,648Total Cost (On Campus)
$8,883Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $68,230 |
| On-campus housing | $16,598 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,820 |
| Total | $87,648 |
Rankings
#13U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#=58Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#79QS World University Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023