5.4%
Acceptance Rate
$71,412
Avg Cost (In-State)
$71,412
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
95.7%
Graduation Rate
7,226
Total Enrollment
What they weigh most
Source: Common Data Set
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 3
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Decision)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
3
Application Fee
$75
Interview
Available
Essays: Common App personal essay plus Brown-specific supplemental essays including 'Why Brown' and additional short responses
Note: Mid-year school report required; alumni interview available but not required
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$46,114
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$53,907
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
69%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $151,065 | $214,479 | 127 |
| Economics. | $72,064 | $124,508 | 84 |
| Applied Mathematics. | $99,193 | $157,822 | 69 |
| Biology, General. | $36,084 | $60,508 | 68 |
| Area Studies. | $39,165 | $59,808 | 62 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | $67,900 | $125,955 | 54 |
| Political Science and Government. | $54,634 | $85,388 | 50 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $50,437 | $73,497 | 47 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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