Description

Historically, one of the nation’s most prestigious schools and one of few with an Ivy League distinction, Brown University offers some of the most challenging academics you can find at an American university, delivered by award-winning faculty.

Brown’s campus environment is equally stimulating, providing intellectual, social and creative activities that challenge and inspire.

Archaeology, Egyptology, International Studies, Music, Neuroscience, Public Policy and Visual Arts are just some of the disciplines in which you can earn a bachelor’s degree and, in some cases, even a master’s degree at Brown.

At the graduate level you can pursue a medical degree, an engineering degree, get an MFA in Creative Writing or Acting or a doctorate in Italian Studies, just to name a few.

Campus life is just as much a part of the Brown experience as the classroom. In addition to numerous research opportunities, students may attend a writer’s symposium, join an activist organization, perform in a number of music ensembles or theatre productions, participate in over 300 student organizations or get involved with one of Brown’s 16 literary, scholarly and other publications.

The city of Providence, Rhode Island, is also a great source of cultural, intellectual and social activity with several respected universities just down the road, as well as museums, theatres, restaurants and a diverse city culture.

Admission to Brown is highly competitive, with only a small percentage of students being accepted yearly. However, while Brown does consider academic performance, they also take other factors such as talents, accomplishments and extracurricular involvement into strong consideration.

Financial aid is awarded to eligible students through scholarships and loans at the undergraduate level and possible assistantships and fellowships at the graduate level.

Quick Facts about Brown University

Location

Northeast

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Bears

Website

www.brown.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Most Selective

In-State Tuition

$41,328

Out-of-State Tuition

$41,328

Retention Rate

98%

Enrollment

8,425

Year Established

1764

Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 5 See all ratings

86% of students gave Brown University 5 stars overall.

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Student at This School - Grad Year 2013

Overall Rating:
5

Detailed Ratings

The classes at this school were very engaging. The school also provides a lot of activities and the facilities are up to date and accessible.

Alumnus - Grad Year 2001

Overall Rating:
5

Detailed Ratings

Providence, Rhode Island is a great place to go to school. You get the amenities of a city with the ability to walk from end to end of town. Brown is tucked into a neighborhood and as a student you feel like you are part of the local community. The student body size is perfect. The student body is large enough that you can always meet new people and small enough that you always see people you know.

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Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
6,095
Freshman Class
1,501
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
8,425

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
72%
Graduate
28%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
4%
Out-of-State
96%

Gender of Students

Women
52%
Men
48%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
6%
Asian
16%
Caucasian
55%
Latino
9%
Other
14%

Students State Origin

New York
14%
California
11%
Massachusetts
10%
New Jersey
5%
Rhode Island
4%
Other
56%

International Students

International
14%
Domestic
86%

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