Brown
Brown University · Providence, Rhode Island · Private
Brown admitted 6.3% of 42,774 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1470–1550 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 96% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Brown
Enter a score to see whether Brown is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It admits 6.3% of applicants, so it’s a reach for everyone, even with perfect scores.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 18% (907 of 5,062), compared with 6.3% for all applicants.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
What admissions weighs
How Brown rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
- Character
Important
- Activities
Considered
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- Religion
- Showing interest
What it costs
Full price with housing is $87,648 a year. After grants, students paid $26,608 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
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