At a glance
Average net price
$25,184
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
95.7%
Admission rate
5%
Undergrad size
7,226
In-state tuition
$71,412
Out-of-state tuition
$71,412
Cost of attendance
$87,648
Median earnings (10y)
$93,487
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,546
- ACT midpoint
- 34
- Retention
- 98.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (49%), social sciences (29%), humanities & arts (22%).
- STEM49%
- Business0%
- Humanities & arts22%
- Social sciences29%
- Social sciences23.4%~1,687 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science14.5%~1,048 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Biological sciences11.6%~840 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics10.8%~780 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~416 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering5.3%~387 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English4.5%~324 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~246 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology3.4%~246 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~234 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~204 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication2.1%~152 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~145 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.9%~141 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~134 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~108 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture0.8%~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education0.7%~52 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business0.3%~19 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 486 | $130,101 | $11,500 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 394 | $64,028 | $13,000 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 351 | $105,532 | $10,000 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 283 | $60,843 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 237 | $37,882 | $12,000 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 231 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 221 | $29,535 | $13,000 |
| Engineering, General. | Master's | 179 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Master's | 159 | $59,505 | — |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 158 | $70,583 | $14,500 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 146 | $42,584 | $13,491 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 137 | $28,046 | $13,500 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 131 | $59,311 | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 127 | $37,471 | $12,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 125 | $40,809 | $9,250 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 123 | $37,636 | $15,110 |
| Social Sciences, General. | Master's | 116 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 116 | $50,186 | $14,481 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 110 | — | $17,300 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 89 | — | — |
| Human Biology. | Bachelor's | 88 | — | $16,500 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 88 | $66,171 | $18,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 86 | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science. | Master's | 84 | — | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies. | Master's | 78 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 77 | $30,489 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 77 | — | $10,500 |
| Physics. | Master's | 76 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 75 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 74 | $42,643 | $11,760 |
| Science, Technology and Society. | Master's | 69 | — | — |
| Biotechnology. | Master's | 66 | — | — |
| Behavioral Sciences. | Bachelor's | 64 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 62 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 62 | — | $12,787 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 59 | — | $10,500 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 59 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Master's | 55 | $78,859 | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 50 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Brown University
Brown University is a large institution located in Providence, Rhode Island, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 7,226 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Computer science, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Brown University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $25,184 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $71,412 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $87,648 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 95.7%, a strong completion outcome. 98.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $93,487 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Brown University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Computer science, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (49% of credentials), social sciences (29% of credentials), humanities & arts (22% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Brown University accepts 5% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,546. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 34.
Location & campus
Set in Providence, Rhode Island (city), Brown University draws students from across Rhode Island and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Brown University
Q.How much does Brown University cost?
The average net price at Brown University is $25,184 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $87,648.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Brown University?
Brown University has a 6-year graduation rate of 95.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Brown University?
Brown University admits 5% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Brown University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Brown University graduate earns $93,487 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Brown University?
Published tuition is $71,412 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Brown University located?
Brown University is located in Providence, Rhode Island (ZIP 02912).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Brown University at their official website.