Brown University
2025-26
The 2025-26 Common Data Set for Brown University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. This archive discovered the file on May 1, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
In its 2025-26 report, Brown University says 42,774 first-year students applied and 2,710 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 6.3%. 1,719 admitted students enrolled (63% yield). Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 1470–1550 and ACT of 33–35. Early decision: 907 of 5,062 applicants admitted (18%). Compared with 2024-25, applications fell 13% (48,904 to 42,774), the acceptance rate went from 5.4% to 6.3%, and the early decision admit rate went from 14% to 18%.
Acceptance Rate
6.3%
Applications
42,774
Admitted
2,710
Enrolled
1,719
SAT Composite
1470-1550
SAT Math
730-790
SAT Reading
730-770
ACT Composite
33-35
How the class gets assembled.
Early Decision offeredNo Early Action reported
Likely ED share of class53%907 ED admits / 1,719 enrolled first-years
ED admit-rate multiple3.7x18% ED vs 5% all other rounds
Seats left after ED812of 1,719 enrolled first-year seats
All-other admit rate5%1,803 admitted from 37,712 applicants
Applicants, admits, and class seats use separate stage scales so Early Decision and all other rounds stay readable.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants5,062reported count
Admits90718%
Class seats907assumes ED admits enroll
Applicants37,712reported count
Admits1,8035%
Class seats81245% estimated yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | 5,062 | 907 | 18% | 907 | Likely class seats assume ED admits enroll. |
| All other rounds | 37,712 | 1,803 | 5% | 812 | All other rounds are residual CDS totals, not exact Regular Decision. |
Class-seat estimate assumes ED admits enroll. CDS does not report confirmed ED enrollment, so likely ED class seats are calculated as the smaller of ED admits and enrolled first-years.
Overall yield: 63%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Read the ED rate carefully. Published ED rates can include recruited athletes, legacy applicants, and institutional-priority applicants. The general-pool ED rate can be lower.
Wait-list policy reported, counts unavailable.
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Application fee: $80. Fee waivers are reported as available.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$93,487
10 yrs after enrollment
96%
6-year completion
$25,184
sticker minus grants
$11,428
federal loans only
4%
FSA · as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
703numbers from this report.
General Information
6 TABLESName of College/University:Brown University
Street Address Line 1:One Prospect Street
CityProvidence
StateRI
Zip2,912
Country:USA
Main Phone Number (Area Code)401
Main Phone Number:863-1000
Admissions Office Street Address (if different) Line 1:Box 1876
CityProvidence
StateRI
Zip2,912
Country:USA
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):401
Admissions Phone Number:863-2378
Admissions Email Address:admission@brown.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational
Academic year calendar:Semester
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.brown.edu/about/administration/institutional-diversity/
Bachelor'sYes
Postbachelor's certificateYes
Master'sYes
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipYes
Doctoral degree – professional practiceYes
Enrollment And Persistence
6 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESC8D · Entrance Exams
In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Month1
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Day5
APYes
Institutional ExamYes
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?Yes
SAT or ACTRequired
Total first-time, first-year who applied559
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted63
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled54
Total first-time, first-year who applied32,351
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted2,243
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled1,406
Total first-time, first-year who applied9,861
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted404
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled259
Total first-time, first-year who applied3
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled0
C2 · Wait List
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?Yes
Number of wait-listed students admitted:295
Is your waiting list ranked?No
High school completion requirementGED
Total academic units17
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language3
Social studies0
History2
Academic electives1
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts0
Total academic units22
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language4
Social studies1
History3
Academic electives1
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts1
Does your institution require or recommend a general college-preparatory program for degree-seeking students?Required
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:Same fee as paper
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80089
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-6999
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-5992
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80087.5
SAT Math: 600-69910.8
SAT Math: 500-5991.6
SAT Math: 400-4990
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160089
SAT Composite: 1200-139910
SAT Composite: 1000-11991
SAT Composite: 800-9990
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3694
ACT Composite: 24-295
ACT Composite: 18-231
ACT Composite: 12-170
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT English: 30-3694
ACT English: 24-294
ACT English: 18-232
ACT English: 12-170
ACT English: 6-110
ACT English: Below 60
ACT Math: 30-3684
ACT Math: 24-2914
ACT Math: 18-231
ACT Math: 12-170
ACT Math: 6-110
ACT Math: Below 60
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class93
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class98
Percent in top half of high school graduating class100
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:29.3
Total0
Total0
Total0
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:80
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Can on-line application fee be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month1
Application closing date (fall): Day5
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?No
Yes, by:Yes
Date: Month3
Date: Day31
Must reply by (date)Yes
Date: Month5
Date: Day1
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
First or only early decision plan closing date: Month11
First or only early decision plan closing date: Day1
First or only early decision plan notification date: Month12
First or only early decision plan notification date: Day15
Number of early decision applications received by your institution5,062
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan907
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallYes
SpringYes
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired
College transcript(s)Required
Essay or personal statementRequired
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required
Fall Closing Date: Month3
Spring Closing Date: Month10
Fall Notification Date: Month5
Spring Notification Date: Month11
Fall Reply Date: Month6
Spring Rpely Date: Month12
Spring Reply Date: Day1
Number7
Unit TypeE
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:15
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:E
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:15
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:E
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:15
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:Brown does not have separate transfer credit guidelines for military veterans. The maximum number of course credits any student may receive via transfer is 15.0 course credits. Each 1.0 Brown course credit is equivalent to 4 semester credits or 6 quarter units. Brown awards transfer credit to incoming transfer students per our pre-Brown transfer credit guidelines (see https://www.brown.edu/academics/college/advising/transfer-students). Defense Language Institute courses may be transferred subject to these guidelines. CLEP or DSST test results do not earn transfer credit but may be used by students (like AP scores and SAT Subject Test results) for placement purposes pending academic department evaluation and recommendation.
Fall Closing Date:Day1
Spring Closing Date: Day1
Fall Notification Date: Day15
Spring Notification Date: Day30
Fall Reply Date: Day1
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESCross-registrationYes
Double majorYes
Exchange student program (domestic)Yes
Honors ProgramYes
Independent studyYes
InternshipsYes
Student-designed majorYes
Study abroadYes
Teacher certification programYes
Undergraduate ResearchYes
Other (specify):Yes
Specify:8-year medical program (AB or ScB, plus MD); 5-year degree programs (AB & ScB); 5-year dual-degree program with Rhode Island School of Design (AB or ScB, plus BFA)
Other (describe):Yes
Describe:No requirements in specific areas but students must graduate with writing competency
Student Life
5 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)96%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing98%
Percent who live off campus or commute2%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)94%
Percent of males who join fraternities3%
Percent of females who join sororities3%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing75%
Percent who live off campus or commute25%
Percent of students age 25 and older2%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesYes
Choral groupsYes
Concert bandYes
DanceYes
Drama/theaterYes
International Student OrganizationYes
Jazz bandYes
Literary magazineYes
Marching bandYes
Model UNYes
Music ensemblesYes
Musical theaterYes
OperaYes
Pep bandYes
Radio stationYes
Student governmentYes
Student newspaperYes
Student-run film societyYes
Symphony orchestraYes
Television stationYes
YearbookYes
Army ROTC is offered:At cooperating institution
Name of Cooperating InstitutionProvidence College
Naval ROTC is offered:At cooperating institution
Name of Cooperating InstitutionCollege of the Holy Cross
Air Force ROTC is offered:At cooperating institution
Name of Cooperating InstitutionWorcester Polytechnic Institute
Coed residence hallsYes
Apartments for single studentsYes
Special housing for disabled studentsYes
Fraternity/sorority housingYes
Cooperative housingYes
Theme housingYes
Wellness housingYes
Living Learning CommunitiesYes
Annual Expenses
7 TABLESMinimum3
Maximum5
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS:$9,321
NONRESIDENTS:$9,321
Financial Aid
13 TABLESAcademic Year2024
Both FM and IMYes
Federal$9,041,316
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$120,865
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$222,288,655
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$4,987,924
Total Scholarships/Grants$236,438,760
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$1,743,012
Federal Work-Study$3,436,614
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$3,681,166
Total Self-Help$8,860,792
Parent Loans$214,785
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$862,043
Athletic Awards$0
Federal$3,130
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$690,357
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$7,118,151
Total Scholarships/Grants$7,811,638
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$10,199,119
Total Self-Help$10,199,119
Parent Loans$11,252,933
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$2,570,739
Athletic Awards$0
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.1,787
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableYes
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:254
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$85,164
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$21,639,362
CSS ProfileYes
FAFSAYes
CSS ProfileYes
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:Yes
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month2
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
or within____weeks of notification.5
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct PLUS LoansYes
Federal Pell GrantsYes
Federal SEOGYes
State scholarships/grantsYes
Private scholarshipsYes
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsYes
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio8
based on ____ students9,959
and ____ faculty1,232