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45 Prospect St, Providence, RI 02912

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School Description

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The mission of Brown University is to serve the community, the nation, and the world by discovering, communicating, and preserving knowledge and understanding in a spirit of free inquiry, and by educating and preparing students to discharge the offices of life with usefulness and reputation. We do this through a partnership of students and teachers in a unified community known as a university-college.

Approximately 5,900 students are enrolled in the Undergraduate College, 1,500 in the Graduate School and 340 in the Medical School. These students represent all 50 states and many foreign countries. For 2010, more than 18,000 applicants applied for 1,450 places in the freshman class. All undergraduates were admitted under a need-blind admission policy.

Brown’s campus is composed of 238 buildings and sits on 143 acres in Providence, the capital of Rhode Island.

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Brown University

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Brown University is a private university located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League. Founded in 1764 as the College of Rhode Island, it is the third-oldest institution of higher education in New England and seventh oldest in the United States.

Brown was the first college in the nation to accept students regardless of religious affiliations. Academically, Brown consists of The College, Graduate School, and Alpert Medical School. The New Curriculum, instituted in 1969, eliminated distribution requirements and allows any course to be taken on a satisfactory/no credit basis. In addition, there are no pluses or minuses in the letter grading system. The school has the oldest undergraduate engineering program in the Ivy League (1847). Pembroke College, Brown's women's college, merged with the university in 1971.

Brown’s main campus is located on College Hill on the East Side of Providence. The university's 37 varsity athletic teams are known as the Brown Bears. The school colors are seal brown, cardinal red, and white. Brown's mascot is the bear, which dates back to 1904. The costumed mascot named "Bruno" frequently makes appearances at athletic games. People associated with the University are known as Brunonians.

Since 2001, Brown's 18th president has been Ruth J. Simmons, the first permanent female president of the university. She is also the first African American and second female president of an Ivy League institution.

History

Founding of Brown

In 1763, James Manning, a Baptist minister, was sent to Rhode Island by the Philadelphia Association of Baptist Churches in order to found a college. At the same time, local Congregationalists, led by Ezra Stiles, were working toward a similar end. On March 3, 1764, a charter was filed to create the College of Rhode Island in Warren, Rhode Island, reflecting the work of both Stiles and Manning.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northeast
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Bears

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
5,906
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 32,974
Students Receiving Aid:
60%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 70
Selectivity:
Most Selective
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Degree Programs at Brown University

Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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        A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling.
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      • Environmental Studies.
        A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning, pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature.
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  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Architecture See more schools with programs in Architecture
      • Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
        These four, six, or eight year programs allow individuals to practice architecture and conduct research in architecture. Topics covered include architectural design, history, and theory; building structures and environmental systems; project and site planning; construction; professional responsibilities and standards; and related cultural, social, economic, and environmental issues.
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    • English Language and Literature See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
      • English Language and Literature
        A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
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      • English Language and Literature/Letters
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      • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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    • Foreign Languages See more schools with programs in Foreign Languages
      • Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
        Students of Classical Greek study the language and literature from its origins through the fall of the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire. Programs may focus on the language as a secular and/or theological subject, with instruction in Greek philology, Attic dialects, Hellenistic dialects, Koine (Biblical) Greek, and Medieval or Byzantine Greek.
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      • Classics and Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
        This general program focuses on the literary culture of the ancient Graeco-Roman world and the Greek and Latin languages and literatures and their development prior to the fall of the Roman Empire.
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      • Comparative Literature
        A program that focuses on two or more literary traditions in the original languages or in translation. Includes instruction in comparative linguistics; applicable foreign languages; English/French language and literature; literary criticism; and applications to genre, period, national, and textual studies as well as literary forms such as poetry, prose, and drama.
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      • French Language and Literature
        A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.
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      • German Language and Literature
        A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Middle, and High German; Plattdeutsch and other regional dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
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      • Italian Language and Literature
        A program that focuses on the Italian language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Italian philology, Modern Italian, Italian regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.
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      • Latin Language and Literature
        A program that focuses on the Latin language and literature from its origins through its decline and its current ecclesiastical usage, as a secular and/or theological subject. Includes instruction in Latin philology, related Italic dialects, Late Roman and Medieval Latin, and modern Church Latin.
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      • Linguistics
        A program that focuses on language, language development, and relationships among languages and language groups from a humanistic and/or scientific perspective. Includes instruction in subjects such as psycholinguistics, behavioral linguistics, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, mathematical and computational linguistics, grammatical theory and theoretical linguistics, philosophical linguistics, philology and historical linguistics, comparative linguistics, phonetics, phonemics, dialectology, semantics, functional grammar and linguistics, language typology, lexicography, morphology and syntax, orthography, stylistics, structuralism, rhetoric, and applications to artificial intelligence.
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      • Portuguese Language and Literature
        A program that focuses on the Portuguese language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Portuguese philology, Metropolitan Portuguese, Luso-Brazilian Portuguese, regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.
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      • Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
        A general program that focuses on one or more of the Slavic languages of Central and Eastern Europe. Includes instruction in philology, linguistics, dialects and pidgins, literature, and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
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      • Spanish Language and Literature
        A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.
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    • History See more schools with programs in History
      • History
        A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
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    • Music See more schools with programs in Music
      • General Music
        A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.
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    • Philosophy See more schools with programs in Philosophy
      • General Philosophy
        A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines.
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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • General Religion/Religious Studies
        A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior.
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      • Jewish/ Judaic Studies
        A program that focuses on the history, culture, and religion of the Jewish people. Includes instruction in Jewish religious heritage, sacred texts, and law; Jewish philosophy and intellectual history; Jewish life and culture, both in Israel and the Jewish Diaspora; historical Jewish minority cultures such as the Yiddish, Sephardic, and other; anti-Semitism, gentile relations and Shoa; Zionism; and modern developments within Judaism.
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      • Philosophy and Religious Studies
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    • Visual Arts See more schools with programs in Visual Arts
      • Art History, Criticism and Conservation
        Students of Art History study of the historical development of art as a social and intellectual phenomenon. Art History programs include the analysis of works of art, and art conservation, art history research methods, connoisseurship, the preservation and conservation of works of art, and the study of specific periods, cultures, styles, and themes.
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      • Art/Art Studies
        Art and Art Studies is a general, introductory program that focuses on the study and appreciation of the visual arts. Students of these two or four year programs receive instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.
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      • Fine Arts and Art Studies
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  • Business

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    • Business/Managerial Economics
      Learn to apply the power of economics principles to the analysis of the organization and operation of business enterprises. Students complete courses in monetary theory, banking and financial systems, theory of competition, pricing theory, wage and salary/incentive theory, analysis of markets, and applications of econometrics and quantitative methods to the study of particular businesses and business problems.
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  • Education

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    • General Education See more schools with programs in General Education
      • General Education
        A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social foundations of education.
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  • Engineering

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    • Biomedical/Medical Engineering
      Learn to apply the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design and development of biological and health systems. Biomedical Engineers develop biological systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery systems.
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    • Engineering Physics
      A program with a general focus on the general application of mathematical and scientific principles of physics to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems. Includes instruction in high- and low-temperature phenomena, computational physics, superconductivity, applied thermodynamics, molecular and particle physics applications, and space science research.
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    • General Engineering
      A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce.
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    • Other Engineering
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  • Health & Medical Services

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  • Interdisciplinary Studies

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    • Mathematics and Computer Science
      A program with a general synthesis of mathematics and computer science or a specialization which draws from mathematics and computer science.
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    • Medieval and Renaissance Studies
      A program that focuses on the study of the Medieval and Renaissance periods in European and circum-Mediterranean history from the perspective of various disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, including history and archeology, as well as studies of period art and music.
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    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
      Any instructional program that is derived from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field.
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    • Neuroscience
      A program that focuses on the interdisciplinary scientific study of the molecular, structural, physiologic, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of the brain and nervous system. Includes instruction in molecular and cellular neuroscience, brain science, anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, molecular and biochemical bases of information processing, behavioral neuroscience, biology of neuropsychiatric disorders, and applications to the clinical sciences and biomedical engineering.
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  • Life Science

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    • Biology See more schools with programs in Biology
      • Biochemistry
        Study the chemistry of living systems in these four, six, or eight year programs. Students of biochemistry learn the intricacies of the chemistry of living systems and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems. This program includes instruction in bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation.
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      • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
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      • Biology/Biological Sciences
        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
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      • Biophysics
        Biophysics applies physics principles to the study of complex and varied biological processes. Biophysics students study research methods and equipment operation and applications to subjects such as bioenergetics, biophysical theory and modeling, electrophysics, membrane biology, channels, receptors and transporters, contractility and muscle function, protein shaping and folding, molecular and supramolecular structures and assemblies, and computational science.
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      • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
        A program that focuses on the scientific study of the ecology and behavior of microbes, plants, and animals inhabiting oceans, coastal waters, and saltwater wetlands and their interactions with the physical environment. Includes instruction in chemical, physical, and geological oceanography; molecular, cellular, and biochemical studies; marine microbiology; marine botany; ichthyology; mammalogy; marine population dynamics and biodiversity; reproductive biology; studies of specific species, phyla, habitats, and ecosystems; marine paleocology and palentology; and applications to fields such as fisheries science and biotechnology.
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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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    • General Applied Mathematics
      A program that focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as engineering and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in natural phenomena modeling continuum mechanics, reaction-diffusion, wave propagation, dynamic systems, numerical analysis, controlled theory, asymptotic methods, variation, optimization theory, inverse problems, and applications to specific scientific and industrial topics.
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    • General Mathematics
      A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.
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    • Other Applied Mathematics
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    • Statistics
      A general program that focuses on the relationships between groups of measurements, and similarities and differences, using probability theory and techniques derived from it. Includes instruction in the principles in probability theory, binomial distribution, regression analysis, standard deviation, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo method, Bayesian statistics, non-parametric statistics, sampling theory, and statistical techniques.
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  • Natural Sciences

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    • Chemistry See more schools with programs in Chemistry
      • General Chemistry
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.
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      • Geochemistry
        A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemical properties and behavior of the silicates and other substances forming, and formed by geomorphological processes of the earth and other planets. Includes instruction in chemical thermodynamics, equilibrium in silicate systems, atomic bonding, isotopic fractionation, geochemical modeling, specimen analysis, and studies of specific organic and inorganic substances.
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    • Geology See more schools with programs in Geology
      • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
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      • Geology/Earth Science
        A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems.
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      • Geophysics and Seismology
        A program that focuses on the scientific study of the physics of solids and its application to the study of the earth and other planets. Includes instruction in gravimetric, seismology, earthquake forecasting, magnetrometry, electrical properties of solid bodies, plate tectonics, active deformation, thermodynamics, remote sensing, geodesy, and laboratory simulations of geological processes.
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    • Physics See more schools with programs in Physics
      • Atomic/Molecular Physics
        These four, six, or eight year programs study matter-energy phenomena at the level of atoms and molecules. Atomic Physics students take courses in chemical physics, atomic forces and structure, fission reactions, molecular orbital theory, magnetic resonance, molecular bonding, phase equilibria, quantum theory of solids, and applications to the study of specific elements and higher compounds.
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      • General Physics
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods.
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      • Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
        A program that focuses on the scientific and mathematical formulation and evaluation of the physical laws governing, and models describing, matter-energy phenomena, and the analysis of related experimental designs and results. Includes instruction in classical and quantum theory, relativity theory, field theory, mathematics of infinite series, vector and coordinate analysis, wave and particle theory, advanced applied calculus and geometry, analyses of continuum, cosmology, and statistical theory and analysis.
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  • Social Sciences

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    • Archeology
      Students of Archeology study past societies, via the excavation, analysis and interpretation of their artefacts. Instruction in Archeology includes archeological theory, field methods, dating methods, conservation and museum studies, cultural and physical evolution, and the study of specific selected past cultures.
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    • Anthropology See more schools with programs in Anthropology
      • General Anthropology
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology and prehistoric archeology, hominid evolution, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, and applications to areas such as medicine, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs.
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    • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies See more schools with programs in Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
      • African-American/Black Studies
        African-American Studies focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of the African-Americans. The program focuses on the African-Americans of the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean but also including reference to Latin American African-Americans.
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      • American/United States Studies/Civilization
        This program studies the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the United States and its Pre-Columbian and colonial predecessors, including the flow of immigrants from other societies.
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      • Area Studies
        This major includes a number of programs in Area and/or Cultural Studies.
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      • East Asian Studies
        A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of East Asia, defined as including China, Korea, Japan, Mongolia, Taiwan, Tibet, related borderlands and island groups, and including the study of the East Asian diasporas overseas.
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      • French Studies
        A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of France, other Francophone countries inside and outside Europe, and the French colonial experience and the associated French minorities around the world.
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      • Italian Studies
        A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of modern Italy and its predecessors on the Italian Peninsula, including overseas migrations of Italian peoples.
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      • Latin American Studies
        A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the Hispanic peoples of the North and South American Continents outside Canada and the United States, including the study of the Pre-Columbian period and the flow of immigrants from other societies.
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      • Near and Middle Eastern Studies
        A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of North Africa, Southwestern Asia, Asia Minor, and the Arabian Peninsula, related borderlands and island groups, and including emigrant and immigrant groups.
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      • Other Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies
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      • Slavic Studies
        A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the Slavic peoples inhabiting Europe, Asia, and in immigrant groups elsewhere, including the study of the emergence and migration patterns of Slavic culture, languages, and populations.
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      • South Asian Studies
        A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of South Asia, defined as including Afghanistan, India, the Maldives, Myanmar (Burma), Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and related borderlands and island groups; and including the study of migration patterns and overseas diasporas.
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      • Women’s Studies
        A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of women, and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. Programs may focus on literature, philosophy, and the arts as much as on social studies and policy.
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    • Economics See more schools with programs in Economics
      • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of mathematical and statistical analysis of economic phenomena and problems. Includes instruction in economic statistics, optimization theory, cost/benefit analysis, price theory, economic modeling, and economic forecasting and evaluation.
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      • General Economics
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.
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    • International Relations and Affairs See more schools with programs in International Relations and Affairs
      • General Political Science and Government
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes.
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      • International Relations and Affairs
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, national security and strategic studies, international law and organization, the comparative study of specific countries and regions, and the theory and practice of diplomacy.
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    • Psychology See more schools with programs in Psychology
      • Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
        A program that focuses on the scientific study of the mechanisms and processes of learning and thinking, and associated information encoding, decoding, processing and transmitting systems. Includes instruction in theories of cognition and intelligence; studies of cognitive processes such as memory, sensation, perception, pattern recognition, problem solving, and conceptual thinking; cybernetics; psycholinguistics; and the study of biological and social communications mechanisms and processes.
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      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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      • Other Social Sciences
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      • Sociology
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.
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      • Urban Studies/Affairs
        A program that focuses on the application of social science principles to the study of urban institutions and the forces influencing urban social and political life. Includes instruction in urban theory, the development and evolution of urban areas, urban sociology, principles of urban and social planning, and the politics and economics of urban government and services.
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  • Social Work

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    • Community Organization and Advocacy
      A program that focuses on the theories, principles, and practice of providing services to communities, organizing communities and neighborhoods for social action, serving as community liaisons to public agencies, and using community resources to furnish information, instruction, and assistance to all members of a community. May prepare individuals to apply such knowledge and skills in community service positions.
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    • Public Policy Analysis
      A program that focuses on the systematic analysis of public policy issues and decision processes. Includes instruction in the role of economic and political factors in public decision-making and policy formulation; microeconomic analysis of policy issues; resource allocation and decision modeling; cost/benefit analysis; statistical methods; and applications to specific public policy topics.
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  • Technology

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    • Information Systems Operation and Management See more schools with programs in Information Systems Operation and Management
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      • Computer and Information Sciences
        A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.
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Master's Level Programs

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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    • Natural Resources and Conservation See more schools with programs in Natural Resources and Conservation
      • Environmental Studies.
        A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning, pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature.
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  • Arts & Humanities

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    • English Language and Literature See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
      • Creative Writing
        A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts.
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      • English Language and Literature
        A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
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      • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
        A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions.
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      • Classics and Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 52%
Men 48%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 58%
Other 17%
Asian 13%
Hispanic 6%
African-American 6%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 96%
In-State 4%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New York 13%
California 12%
Massachusetts 11%
New Jersey 6%
Connecticut 5%
Percent of Students International: 12%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 58%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Ivy Group)
Basketball (Ivy Group)
Baseball (Ivy Group)
Track (Ivy Group)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 32,974    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 32,264    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 710    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 4,367 12%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,119 5%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 20,280 42%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,433 40%  
Any Aid:
   60%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 15% (Most Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 96%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 660, Math: 670
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 760, Math: 780
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 22%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 27, Verbal: 27, Math: 26
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 33, Verbal: 34, Math: 33

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 70.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Recommended
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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Joey
Joey

Question: Chance at Brown University?

Do I have a ED chance or should I not bother? High school: (if not indicated, all grades As) 9: Honors English 9, Hrs World Regions, Hrs Biology,Guitar I,P.E.,Algebra I,Spanish II Middle School: Spanish I 10: AP Biology (AP Exam: 5),Honors Lit 10,Honors World History,Chemistry, Algebra II, Spanish III, Health (semester 1) & Interactive Multimedia (sem 2) 11: Geometry (credit problem)B for semester 2 Marine Biology AP Lang & Comp (AP Exam: 5) AP Chem (3)-B Precalculus AP US History (5) Career Practicum (worked at hospital: ophthalmology, operating room, radiology) Additional Online Course: AP Psychology (5) Extracurriculars: President: Children's Coalition, National Honors Society, Philosophy Chief Editor of Literary Magazine Member of Film Club Freshman & Sophomore Class Council Student Council Continuous School Improvement Brain Bowl Model UN SAT: (low, but retaking) 2060: 680 C 610 M 770 W 740 Bio 750 US Hist Sport: Golf I'll have good essays & recomendations ED is for Early Decision. I will attempt at their Medical Program. I live on a naval housing base. I have good character, very passionate about my education. I'm also in the top 5% of my class. If not ranking number 1. Sorry, I didn't distinguish them. I took Biology (740) and US History (750) for subject tests. I'll definitely be working on SAT Reasoning Math and Critical Reading. Unfortunately I had the stomach flu when I took it for the first time.
29 months ago
cat
cat

Best Answer

You have a really good profile, and I'd say to definetly give it a shot. Applying ED raises your chances of getting in from something like 12% to 17%. I don't know much about the PLME program except that it's really competitive. I applied ED to Brown, and my SAT score was a little bit lower than yours (but I didn't take any subject tests and so I submitted my ACT, which they accept in place of the SAT and Subject tests) If you know you want to come, apply ED. It's a lot less nerve racking to know where you're going a whole semester before everyone else, AND you can get a Brown hoodie to sport for Christmas. :) I hope to see you on campus next year!
steve t
steve t

Question: Which college is best for me?

Not that I'm guaranteed entrance at any of these colleges, but I'm just wondering if anyone can give me any insight into these schools that can't be read in the books. I know that Brown, Columbia, U of Chicago, and William and Mary are all great academic schools but socially I have my doubts about all of them. Is U of Chicago as crazy intellectual as people say, or do they actually have fun? Does WM revolve totally around frats? Does anything go on at Columbia on weekends? Any information on any of these schools would be very helpful so if you attended, visited, or know anything I'd appreciate the help.
31 months ago
hairydoginparis
hairy...

Best Answer

Brown is really nice, because it has just about THE most diverse student body. The teacher-student ratio is only 8-1, which provides for a lot of personalness with the teachers. /the campus is beautuiful as well.
Ten Commandments
Ten Com...

Question: How much does the tuition cost at Brown University?

I was browsing through colleges and I was wondering how much it cost. I was wanting to get into egyptology but I'm starting to believe that that's too expensive so I have my mind open to archeology. If you could list some colleges that give degrees in either subjects that would be great. And if possible list their tuition prices. (I don't care what state they're in as long as there in the U.S.) you're kidding me. How does one get that much money in grants and scholarships?
31 months ago
pynki
pynki

Best Answer

I'm a brown alum, and think I have some answers that will be of interest to you: 1) With room and board, it cost $43,754 last year...but others already told you that. 2) Most of my friends had substantial need, but it's hard to figure out the rhyme or reason to the way financial aid is portioned out sometimes. Some people had most in loans, but others got far more grants. My boyfriend at the time paid less than $6k a year (with his parents + his student job), and graduated with less than $10k in loans--that is quite reasonable considering you will definitely be able to get employment to pay back $10k in a reasonable amount of time. Accordingly, if this is your dream school, apply and see what kind of financial aid you get. 3) To keep you from wasting your time looking, I thought it would be good for you to know that Brown has the only Egyptology department in the country, although they recently expanded it to include western asia (near east). Sooo, when you're googling or looking through books, you'll need to look got other departments: middle east and near east are terms that will commonly be applied to depts that will include egyptology professors. 4) The egyptology dept at brown is pretty tiny, so I would encourage you to email the department and/or a professor in the dept to ask what other schools they think have strong courses in the field of Egyptology embedded in a broader dept...they will likely be friendly and respond. If you don't get a response, you can look up the (text)books written by Lesko (who is retired now) and the active professors--look who is listed as coauthors, or thanked in the intro, and it should say what schools they are at. Most of them will be Egyptian, German, or British institutions, but it should give you an idea of where you will find a good egyptology professor, if not a whole program! Good luck.
Hola
Hola

Question: Does Brown University accept ACT test?

Like the title of this question, does Brown University accept ACT test? Do they pick more people from SAT test or do they pick equally?
31 months ago
MikeInRI
MikeInRI

Best Answer

Brown University does accept the ACT if it is taken with the writing option (see: http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Admission/applyingtobrown/abouttheapplication.html ). Brown does not have a preference as to wheither a student takes the SAT over the ACT but most of its successful applicants for admissions take the SAT simply because most of its applicants take the SAT and not the ACT. For more on applying to Brown check out http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Admission/applyingtobrown/index.html Good Luck!!!
Sm
Sm

Question: Does Brown University have a good history program?

32 months ago
JHUguy123
JHUgu...

Best Answer

The best history departments are: 1. Yale University 2. Princeton University University of California-Berkeley 4. Harvard University Stanford University University of Chicago 7. Columbia University University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 9. Johns Hopkins University University of California-Los Angeles Brown ranks 15. Brown has a decent history program, but if you are looking for research or possibly going on to graduate programs, the 10 above have the most distinguished faculty and arguably the best historical research comes out of the 10 above. But, if you want to go to Brown, go to Brown.
rorico
rorico

Question: Picking between Brown University and U of Rochester?

I know what it looks like on paper, but my son can't decide. He is an all-state football player being recruited heavily at U of R, but not at Brown. He likes the Rochester area over Providence. They both are reknown for his field of study (cognitive brain science) I think he is leaning towards U of R but can't see himself turning down an Ivy League education.
33 months ago
anon
anon

Best Answer

Actually, your chances of getting into grad school after graduating from both schools is probably about the same. I've been to 4 grad school visits in the last month and at each of them, their was a much higher percentage of prospective students coming from smaller no name schools than the big Ivies, and MIT, Cal Tech, etc. The chair of the graduate committee at Northwestern said that they actually prefer the former students. So, pick the school you like. Ivy isn't everything (I got into three for grad school, but I'm going to Northwestern instead).
lilsunshineray08
lilsuns...

Question: Brown University?

What are the chances of getting in? I have a 3.87 GPA, I have an after school job, I would be transferring from a Middle College High School where I'm about to get my Associates Degree, which took one year extra of high school. I have volunteered at a nursing home for the past three years. I'm on the Yearbook staff, and I'm in NHS. I'm graduating 5th in my class, out of 131 people. Is there a chance I can get in, or no?
34 months ago
lildude211us
lildu...

Best Answer

I think you have a chance. I dont know how good of a chance you have, but you have one. You should apply and some other "safety schools" (schools that you have a very good chance of getting into) just incase you dont get into Brown. good luck:-)
hollicrombie
hollicr...

Question: what are the requirements to get into brown university?

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36 months ago
matt
matt

Best Answer

Brown is one of the Ivy League schools so the admissions requirements are challenging. You will need to be at the top of your class and get good SATs as well as have a good extracurricular resume. Brown is located in a very nice residential part of Providence, which is an interesting city that has gone through a wonderful renaissance. Because there are seven universities in town including one of the best art schools (RISD) and one of the best culinary schools (JWU) in the world, the city is full of interesting students, art and culture. (It isn't a hellhole like you have to endure if you go to Yale in New Haven or UPenn in the slum of West Philadelphia!) Brown's undergraduate program is quite different from the other Ivies, so you need to check it out carefully to see if it is what you want.
corbynnchako
corbynn...

Question: Is there a Pre-Medicine Major at Brown University?

36 months ago
MikeInRI
MikeInRI

Best Answer

Yes - they have a pre-med program at Brown University - it has a good reputation as well. A friend of mine was in it. Good Luck!!!
anons
anons

Question: Brown University Admissions?

For Brown Admission, what personal characteristics, activities, grades, GPA (weighted or unweighted), test scores, and high school classes should give a student a realistic chance of admissions?
37 months ago
Leo
Leo

Best Answer

I hope this helps I got the information from www.brown.edu. All applications to Brown are read and rated, at the very least, twice. The first reading is assigned randomly, and the second is done by the admission officer responsible for the geographic region in which your school is located. Every application is rated by each reader for potential academic performance at Brown and for non-academic impact on the Brown community. After applications have been reviewed for potential academic and personal impact on the Brown community, the selection process begins. Brown is one of the few colleges in the nation that is forced by its large number of applications to turn away over eighty percent of those seeking admission. Nonetheless, every application we receive is thoroughly examined and evaluated. A Message from Jim Miller, Dean of Admission: As you will learn, admission practices at colleges vary in terms of how test scores or interviews or courses are evaluated, which is to say that the relative weight applied to these factors does not follow some common formula. Thus, the probability of admission differs from college to college. With so much variation in the educational opportunities among secondary schools, from state to state and country to country, we cannot possibly or fairly apply a uniform standard for achievement. Rather, we attempt to treat each applicant individually and educate ourselves about the variety of experiences that students bring with them. Each year the Board of Admission is thoroughly inspired by the many dimensions of excellence that our applicants present; however, we can admit relatively few of these individuals. Thus, you should make an effort to be realistic in estimating your chances of admission. The most important actions that you may take on your own behalf are to research your colleges well and to produce a thoughtful application. If you are a Transfer Student To be eligible for transfer application you must have completed at least one full year of college study (or its equivalent) before your planned matriculation at Brown. Both part- and full-time students at accredited two- and four-year colleges may seek transfer admission consideration. Because Brown requires degree candidates to complete a minimum of two years in residence and in full-time study, students with more than two years of college credit are discouraged from making transfer application. Students who are currently enrolled in a dual program or an early admission program should contact the admission office before submitting an application. The Application Process The Application Forms Transfer candidates must present Forms 1, 1A, 2A, and 3 of the standard Transfer Application. For your Personal Statement (Form 3), you are advised to articulate your college experience to date and your reasons for seeking transfer admission to Brown. Transfer candidates must file two letters of recommendation from college instructors or teaching assistants on college stationery. If you are planning to pursue a Sc.B. degree, we recommend that one of these recommendations be from a science or math instructor. These recommendations should be from instructors who can provide a detailed and thoughtful summary of your work. A letter from the Dean of your present college indicating that you are currently a student in good standing is also required. Last but not least, an official transcript(s) and final grades from all previous college coursework, in addition to an official transcript showing courses in progress, must be provided. If necessary, an interim unofficial transcript of current work may be submitted. However, a final and official transcript will still be required. Standardized Testing Students must submit results from the SAT Reasoning Test and two SAT Subject Tests; or results of SAT I exams and scores from at least three SAT II subject exams, or the American College Test (ACT) with the writing test option. If you did not take any standardized tests as part of the application process to your current college, you must request a waiver from Brown in writing. It should be noted that an application to Brown without results from a standardized test may be detrimental to your chances of admission. In addition, students whose native language is not English are required to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). No personal interviews are offered. If the admission committee needs further information, you will be contacted. Admission Criteria Competition for transfer places at Brown is intense. All credentials requested by the Board of Admission have a bearing on the eventual admission decision but no specific weight is accorded to any particular credential. Additionally, no cut-offs with respect to grade point average, rank in class, test scores, or the like are employed. The Board evaluates each application on its own merits, seeking students whose records demonstrate both academic excellence and personal growth. Important Dates Transfer students may enter Brown in either the first (September) or second (January) semester. Candidates for entry in either semester should submit their completed applications and the $70 application fee no later than March 1 . We also request that applicants not send their forms before January 15, due to the volume of mail received from first-year applicants. Although you may indicate on Form I of the application a preferred date of entry, it will not always be possible for the Board of Admission to grant admission for the semester you have designated. They really don't give you a Miniumim GPA on the Website but you can call the admission office and ask them your questions at 401 863-2378 or email them at admission_undergraduate@brown.edu I hope this helps
meloroll66
meloroll66

Question: What is the average SAT score of incoming freshmen at Brown University?

41 months ago
enufwork
enufwork

Best Answer

SAT I score (25/75 percentile) 1290-1490
antonio rellano
antonio...

Question: my daugther is going to brown university. she says it is an ivory league university.What does it mean?

Are there any other ivory league universities?
42 months ago
Ladida
Ladida

Best Answer

Originally, Ivy League referred to a set of schools that competed against each other in sports (they still do). By now the term is used mostly to refer to the high quality of education in these schools. The reason these schools formed their own sports league is because they all have very high academic standards and so it would not be reasonable for them to compete with schools where academics are taken considerably less seriously. For example, Ivy League schools do not give sports scholarships, which means that some of their athletes who are on financial aid may have to be working. That is very different from athletes in other leagues who get a full ride and can focus all of their time on athletic training.
poppyseed75150
poppyse...

Question: sarah lawrence college vs. brown university?

which is better? which is better, in detail? can't decide, lol!
44 months ago
Professor X
Profe...

Best Answer

Brown has a better overall academic reputation in most disciplines, except for the arts. Therefore, if you intend to major in theatre, film, or studio art, Sarah Lawrence may be the better choice. However, between these two schools, you really can't go wrong. Both are academically challenging, and have great campus cultures.

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Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
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