C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Brown University Providence, RI A distinguishing characteristic of Brown University is that it is a university college: a major teaching and research university yet a medium-sized liberal arts college. Brown, founded in 1764, is a private, Ivy League, liberal arts university. There is no core curriculum, and students may design their own majors. A pass/fail grading option is available, and all faculty members teach undergraduates. Its 140-acre campus is located in Providence, 45 miles from Boston. Web Site www.brown.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 6,548 Women 3,398 (51.9%) Men 3,150 (48.1%) Graduate Students 2,633 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Most difficult 9% of 30,431 applicants were admitted No Yes January 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math 670-780 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 660-770 range of middle 50% SAT Writing 670-780 range of middle 50% ACT Composite 30-34 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $65,380 Tuition and Fees $49,346 Room and Board $12,700 Average Percent of Need Met 100% Average Freshman Award $43,239 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $24,300
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 871 Regular Class Size Semester Not required 2-9 students: 33% of classes 10-19 students: 36% of classes 20-29 students: 13% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-99 students: 6% of classes Over 100 students: 4% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Providence Population 178,432 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Boston Freshmen are guaranteed housing 1.0E+002% of freshmen, 79% of all students NCAA Division I Brown Bear 8% of women participate 14% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 97.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 84.2% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 14.5% Asian 7.6% Black/African-American 12.8% Hispanic/Latino 6.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 49.3% White 9.1% Unknown 11.1% from 104 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Most Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over 29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 4 Science 3 4 Foreign Language 3 4 Social Studies History 2 Academic Electives 1 Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office Required January 1 Writing component required SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address One Prospect Street City, State, Zip Providence, RI 02912 Phone (401) 863-2378 Fax (401) 863-9300 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered admission@brown.edu Yes Early Decision Deadline November 1 Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification December 15 No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $75 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission January 1 Available April 1 May 1 Yes Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Accepted, supplemental forms required Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for all freshmen 2 required for all freshmen Common Application; Brown University Supplement required for freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List 57 9% of 30,431 applicants were admitted 7% of 17,964 applicants were admitted 11% of 12,467 applicants were admitted 1,576 (59%) of 2,661 admitted students enrolled 804 (60%) of 1,342 admitted students enrolled 772 (59%) of 1,319 admitted students enrolled 18% of 3089 applicants were admitted SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math 670-780 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 68% Score of 600-700 27% Score of 500-600 5% Score of 400-500 0% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading 660-770 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 62% Score of 600-700 31% Score of 500-600 7% Score of 400-500 0% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing 670-780 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 66% Score of 600-700 29% Score of 500-600 5% Score of 400-500 0% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 30-34 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 77% Score of 24-29 22% Score of 18-23 1% Score of 12-17 0% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer Top tenth: 9.2E+001% Top quarter: 9.8E+001% Top half: 1.0E+002%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $65,380 Tuition and Fees $49,346 Room and Board $12,700 Books and Supplies $1,450 Other Expenses $1,884 Payment Plans Installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline February 2 Award Notification On or about April 1 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal and Institutional Methodologies Forms Required FAFSA Code is 003401 CSS/Financial Aid Profile Cost to File Free $25 for first college, $16 each additional PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 100% Average Award $43,239 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 873 (56.0%) of freshmen 759 (86.9%) of applicants 759 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 759 (100.0%) of aid recipients Received by 727 (95.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $41,098 Received by 639 (84.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,584 2 (.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,000 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 100% Average Award $42,468 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 3,088 (49.5%) of undergraduates 2,820 (45.2%) of applicants 2,820 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 2,791 (99.0%) of aid recipients Received by 2,791 (99.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $40,917 Received by 2,505 (88.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,051 12 (.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $9,452
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 35% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $24,300 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 4.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 1.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards 21 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Veterans, Veterans' Children Veterans' Children, Veterans
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $2,472
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors African-American/Black Studies American/United States Studies/Civilization Anthropology Applied Mathematics, General Archeology Architectural History and Criticism, General Art History, Criticism and Conservation Art/Art Studies, General Behavioral Sciences Biochemistry Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biomedical Sciences, General Biophysics Chemical Engineering Chemistry, General Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics Comparative Literature Computer Engineering, General Computer Science Creative Writing Development Economics and International Development Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General East Asian Studies Economics, General Education, General Electrical and Electronics Engineering Engineering Physics/Applied Physics Engineering, General English Language and Literature, General Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology Environmental Science Environmental Studies Film/Cinema/Video Studies Fine/Studio Arts, General French Language and Literature French Studies Geochemistry Geology/Earth Science, General Geophysics and Seismology German Language and Literature German Studies Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican- American/Chicano Studies History, General International Relations and Affairs Italian Language and Literature Italian Studies Jewish/Judaic Studies Latin American Studies Linguistics Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Materials Engineering Mathematics and Computer Science Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering Medieval and Renaissance Studies Molecular Biology Music, General Music, Other Musicology and Ethnomusicology Near and Middle Eastern Studies Neuroscience Organizational Behavior Studies Philosophy Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Religion/Religious Studies Russian Studies Sociology South Asian Studies Spanish Language and Literature Urban Studies/Affairs Visual and Performing Arts, General Women's Studies
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Area and ethnic studies, Interdisciplinary studies None Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Studentdesigned major, Teacher certification, Internships Offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Not required Not required Not required Not required ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 871 Part-Time Faculty 169 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 93% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 33% of classes 10-19 students: 36% of classes 20-29 students: 13% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-99 students: 6% of classes Over 100 students: 4% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Students not required to own/lease a computer Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Public Policy, Master of Arts, Master of Public Health, Master of Public Affairs Master's Programs of Study American Studies Anthropology Applied Mathematics Biochemical Engineering Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biomedical Engineering Biostatistics Biotechnology Cell Biology Chemical Engineering Classics Cognitive Sciences Community Health Computer Engineering Computer Science East European and Russian Studies Education--General Electrical Engineering Elementary Education Engineering and Applied Sciences--General English English Education English as a Second Language Epidemiology History Latin American Studies Linguistics Materials Sciences Mechanical Engineering Mechanics Molecular Biology Molecular Pharmacology Multilingual and Multicultural Education Pathobiology Physics Physiology Psychology--General Public Health--General Public Policy Publishing Russian Science Education Secondary Education Slavic Languages Social Sciences Education Sociology Theater Urban Education Western European Studies Writing
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Medicine Doctoral Programs of Study Allopathic Medicine American Studies Anthropology Applied Mathematics Archaeology Art History Asian Studies Biochemical Engineering Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biomedical Engineering Biostatistics Biotechnology Cell Biology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Classics Cognitive Sciences Community Health Comparative Literature Computer Engineering Computer Science East European and Russian Studies Ecology Economics Electrical Engineering Engineering and Applied Sciences--General English English as a Second Language Epidemiology Evolutionary Biology French Geosciences German Health Services Research Hispanic Studies History History of Science and Technology Italian Latin American Studies Linguistics Materials Sciences Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Mechanics Molecular Biology Molecular Pharmacology Multilingual and Multicultural Education Music Near and Middle Eastern Studies Neuroscience Pathobiology Philosophy Physics Physiology Political Science Psychology--General Publishing Religion Russian Slavic Languages Sociology Theater Western European Studies Writing
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Providence Population 178,432 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Boston Small city 140 acres Temperature 19.1 average low in January, 76.9 average high in September Rain 125 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 10 miles from campus in Providence 1 mile(s) from campus in Providence 1 mile(s) from campus in Providence HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 21% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing, cooperative housing 1.0E+002% of freshmen, 79% of all students Students required to live on campus through junior year Freshmen are guaranteed housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Brown Bear Brown, white, and red Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x Basketball x x Crew x x Cross-Country Running x x Equestrian Sports x Fencing x x Field Hockey x Football x Golf x x Gymnastics x Ice Hockey x x Lacrosse x x Skiing (Downhill) x Soccer x x Softball x Squash x x Swimming And Diving x x Tennis x x Track And Field x x Volleyball x Water Polo x x Wrestling x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports rugby, sailing rugby, sailing, skiing (downhill), volleyball Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, cheerleading, fencing, field hockey, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, skiing (downhill), soccer, softball, squash, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball, water polo STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook 8% of women participate 14% of men participate Army ROTC is offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 6,548 Women 3,398 (51.9%) Men 3,150 (48.1%) Full-Time Undergraduates 6,255 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 20 All Graduate Students 2,633 Yes 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 14.5% Asian 7.6% Black/African-American 12.8% Hispanic/Latino 6.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 49.3% White 9.1% Unknown 11.1% from 104 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 97.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 84.2% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 92.8% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 94.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued Business 1% Law 10% Arts and Sciences 10% Medicine 9% Education 5% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015