BROWN UNIVERSITY - Providence, Rhode Island

Brown University combines an adventurous spirit of innovation with a steadfast commitment to rigorously high standards in education and research. This has given Brown University its reputation as the least 'stuffy,' most non-conformist of the Ivy League schools. Brown believes that students learn best when they are motivated by their own interests and values. It strives to give its students an opportunity to design an educational experience uniquely suited to their interests.

Undergraduates can choose from one hundred established degree concentrations (ranging from neurology to Egyptology) or design their own programs. Graduate students can choose from fifty different programs, ranging from multidisciplinary programs in the arts and humanities to highly-focused programs in engineering, biology, and medicine. Brown University's Medical School is particularly noted for offering a unique Program in Liberal Medical Education. This is an eight-year-long program that combines undergraduate and professional study, and has the aim of producing physicians who combine a commitment to medical practice with a broad and humanistic understanding of the world. It is both highly regarded and highly competitive – the School usually receives over twenty applications for each class space available.

The key thing to understand about Brown University is that it asks its students to take center stage in the learning experience. Brown expects its students to be active participants in their own education, and to actively seek knowledge across disciplinary boundaries as well as to acquire the fundamental knowledge and analytical skills needed for success in their chosen fields. This makes for an exciting and profoundly satisfying educational experience, especially for students with confidence, intellectual curiosity, and focus. However, it's also one that might be overwhelming for students who prefer more academic structure and direction. Brown supports its students – faculty and staff are available to give students advice, guidance, and feedback on their educational choices – but its program inherently demands a great degree of initiative and self-direction. The Brown educational experience truly is different from what many other U.S. institutions offer. Potential students (undergraduates especially) should give this aspect of Brown University careful thought as they consider whether to apply to the University.

General Information
Brown University
Admission Office
P.O. Box 1876
Providence, RI 02912
Phone: (401) 863 - 1000

Private
Founded 1764
No religious affiliation
Urban
Semester
Admission Information
Admission Director: James Miller
Phone: (401) 863 - 2378
Email: admission_undergraduate@brown.edu

Early Decision
Early Decision application deadline: November 1.Decisions are mailed December 10.
Regular Decision
Regular decision deadline: January 1.Decisions are mailed March 31.

Transfers
Transfer application deadline: March 1.Decisions are mailed May 13.

Test scores
There is no preference between the SAT and the ACT.
SAT scores must be submitted along with 2 SAT Subject Test scores.
ACT scores must include the Writing Test.
Tests should be taken by January of the applicant's final year of secondary school.
The Common Application is accepted.
Campus visit: Recommended.
Interview: Recommended but not required.
Early Decision acceptance rate: 22.7%
Overall acceptance rate: 13.3%
Acceptance rate for valedictorians: 35%
SAT score (25/75 percentile) 2010-2290
ACT score (25/75 percentile) 27-33

Financial Aid
Tuition and fees for 2007-2008: $36,342
Room and board for 2007-2008: $9,606

Average financial aid package: $30,670
Average scholarship grant: $24,840

Brown follows a need-blind admissions policy for US citizens and permanent residents.
Student Body
Undergrad student body 5,821
Greek life: 9%
5 year grad rate: 95%
Out of state students: 96%Top 10% of high school class: 91%Women: 52%International: 7%
Students living in campus housing: 85%

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