Brown University Description:
Often considered the most liberal of the Ivy League schools, Brown is well known for its open curriculum in which students craft their own plan of study. Like Dartmouth, Brown has more of an undergraduate focus than other top-ranked universities. Brown is situated in Providence, the capitol of Rhode Island. Boston is only a short drive or train ride away. The university has a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, and it is a member of the Association of American Universities.
Admissions Data (2008):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 14%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 650 / 760
- SAT Math: 670 / 780
- SAT Writing: 660 / 770
- ACT Composite: 28 / 33
- ACT English: 28 / 34
- ACT Math: 28 / 34
Enrollment (2007):
- Total Enrollment: 8,167 (6,008 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 47.6% Male / 52.4% Female
- 96.4% Full-time
Costs (2008 - 09):
- Tuition and Fees: $37,718
- Books: $1,230
- Room and Board: $10,022
- Other Expenses: $1,590
- Total Cost: $50,560
Brown Financial Aid (2006 - 07):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 57%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 14%
- State / Local Grants: 4%
- Institutional Grants: 39%
- Loans: 35%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $3,735
- State / Local Grants: $911
- Institutional Grants: $24,450
- Loans: $6,760
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business, English, History, International Relations, Neuroscience, Political Science, Psychology
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics (2006-2007 data)
Brown University Mission Statement:
Brown is a University-College. It has as its objective the offering of educational programs of the highest quality for undergraduates interested in the liberal arts and sciences and engineering, professional training for students pursuing a career in medicine, and graduate education and training in the arts and sciences, engineering and medicine. Its faculty is devoted to instruction and research and is expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate students. The goal of Brown, its faculty and staff, is to carry out these objectives at the highest level of excellence. Brown seeks to be the best University-College.
from http://www.brown.edu/web/about/facts/
