Every year, 51,300 students apply to Brown University through the Common Application. 2,640 will be accepted (or 5%) and 1,660 will enroll in the fall, resulting in a 63% yield.

All applicants must submit none with their application, but none are also recommended. Undergraduates are required to pay a $75 fee (and graduates $75), though it is possible to submit a form for a fee waiver. Some concentrations will require extra essays, files, or information.

If a student is sure that Brown University is their choice, they can apply for Early Decision, with applications due on November 1st and decisions made in mid-December. However, if accepted, Early Decision applicants will be required to withdraw any applications to other schools. For Regular Decision students, the deadline is January 1st with decisions made by the end of March. Students must make their commitment by May 1st.

It’s recommended that students aim for a SAT Combined range of 1,500 - 1,570 (or ACT Composite range of 34 - 36). A team will review every application, looking over grades but also what contributions the student will make to Brown’s academic, social, and extracurricular aspects. Accomplishments, personality, perspective, diversity, and identity are all taken into account.

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Student ACT Scores

25th %
75th %



Student SAT Scores

25th %
75th %



First-Year Admission Statistics

Application, Acceptance, Enrollment Statistics from the 2023 Admissions Cycle
Applications
51,316
Male 19,666
Female 31,650

 

Acceptance
2,642
Male 1,376
Female 1,266

 

Enrollment Total
1,664
Male 867
Female 797


Acceptance Rate
5.2%
Male
7%
Female
4%

 

Yield
63%
Male
63%
Female
63%


Application Fees and Other Information

Application Fees

Undergraduate

$75


Graduate

$75



Credit from AP or Pre-college classes

  • Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits


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