Brown University is an Ivy League university founded in 1764 in Providence, Rhode Island. It is famous for its Open Curriculum, which gives students a great deal of freedom in choosing their courses.

Brown at a glance

Location	Providence, Rhode Island (United States)
Founded	1764
Type	Private university, Ivy League
Strengths	Open Curriculum, humanities, research

Acceptance rate

Brown is extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of around 5.7% for the Class of 2029 (source: Brown).

Admission requirements

Admitted students’ SAT scores range from 1480 to 1560. Your application (essays, recommendations, background) and your fit with the Open Curriculum are decisive.

Tuition and financial aid

Published tuition is around $71,412 per year before financial aid. Brown offers generous need-based aid.

How can you get into Brown?

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Sources: admission statistics and fees published by Brown and official bodies. Figures change every year, so check the latest data on the official website.