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Brown University
Explore admissions details for Brown University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About Brown University
Brown University is a private nonprofit institution in Providence, RI. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Brown University is highly selective with an acceptance rate of 5%. Reported student size is about 7,273, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Brown University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Brown University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
5%
Average SAT
1,546
Average ACT
34
Student Size
7,273
In-State Tuition
$68,230
Out-of-State Tuition
$68,230
Brown University Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Brown University sits in the highly selective range with an acceptance rate of 5%. The average SAT shown here is 1,546, and the midpoint ACT composite is 34. Graduation rate is 95%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Brown University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
5%
Graduation Rate
95%
SAT Average
1,546
ACT Composite
34
SAT Reading
745
SAT Math
770
Graduation Rate
95%
Control
Private Nonprofit
Brown University Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Brown University reports in-state tuition of $68,230 and out-of-state tuition of $68,230. Average net price is $26,572, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $84,986 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $11,428.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Brown University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$68,230
Out-of-State Tuition
$68,230
Average Net Price
$26,572
Attendance Cost
$84,986
Average Net Price
$26,572
Cost of Attendance
$84,986
Median Debt
$11,428
Brown University Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Brown University enrolls about 7,273 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $93,487.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Brown University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
7,273
Median Earnings
$93,487
Brown University GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 3.85 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.95 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Brown University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Brown University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Brown University should be treated as a reach-oriented school for most applicants. Strong grades, testing, and the rest of the application profile matter heavily.
Estimated Floor
3.85
Recommended GPA
3.95
Estimated Floor
3.85
Recommended GPA
3.95
How to Apply to Brown University Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether Brown University belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Treat Brown University as a higher-selectivity target and balance your list with match and safety schools instead of assuming one strong number is enough.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
Brown University GPA, Current Grade, Final Exam, and Planner Calculators
Brown University Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Brown University?
Brown University currently shows an acceptance rate of 5% in this dataset.
How competitive is Brown University?
Brown University should be treated as a reach-oriented school for most applicants. Strong grades, testing, and the rest of the application profile matter heavily.
What GPA is competitive for Brown University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 3.85 to 3.95 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Brown University cost?
Brown University reports in-state tuition of $68,230, out-of-state tuition of $68,230, and an average net price of $26,572.
What test scores are shown for Brown University?
Brown University shows an average SAT of 1,546 and an ACT composite midpoint of 34.
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