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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Brown University
Providence, RI
4.6Exceptional
5%
Highly Selective
95%
Graduation
About Brown University
Brown University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. With an enrollment of approximately 7,273 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. Brown University is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 5% of applicants. It boasts an exceptional 95% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $93,487 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $26,572 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
5%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
95%
Enrollment
7,273
Total students
Median Earnings
$93,487
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$68,230
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$68,230
Per year
Average Net Price
$26,572
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
34 – 35
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
760
Median
770
75th
800
200800
ACT Composite
25th
34
Median
34
75th
35
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$68,230/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$26,572/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$106,288
10-Year Earnings
$934,870
ROI Multiple
8.8×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Brown University
Student Outcomes
95%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$93k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
7,273
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
