Brown University

It is extremely difficult to get into Brown University. The acceptance rate at Brown University is 6%. In 2023, just 2,568 out of the 46,568 students who applied were accepted.

If you are thinking about applying to Brown University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/5 and the fee for the application costs $75.

Students who submit their applications to Brown University for the fall semester should anticipate a decision by March 30.

Brown University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Brown University's admissions stats.

Brown University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	91%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	51%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	30%
Waitlist	Yes

Brown University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Brown University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 15
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	1 5	March 30

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Applying Early to Brown University?

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Brown University offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Brown University is 16%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 6%. Last year, Brown University admitted 884 of the 5541 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early in hopes that it will boost their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Brown University Admissions

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Transferring to Brown University

Transfer student admissions is extremely difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Brown University

Brown University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Brown University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Brown University

Wondering what factors are considered by Brown University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Brown University for more information on admission factors.

Brown University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Brown University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Brown University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	Common Application, Brown Supplemental Questions
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Brown University?

Brown University has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 22.5% submitted a class rank. At Brown University 91% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 98% were in the top 25% and 99% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Brown University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Brown University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Brown University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 51% of Brown University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 30% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Brown University?

To be competitive with other Brown University applicants, you should strive to score between 720 and 770 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Brown University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 770 and 25% of scored lower than 720, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Brown University students scored 800 or higher, and 75% scored a 740 or higher.

To be most competitive at Brown University, you should strive to earn between 33 and 35 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 35 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Brown University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 35, and three out of four students scored lower than 35 on the ACT.

A 33 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Brown University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 33.

More Information on Transferring to Brown University

For transfer students, it is extremely difficult to get admitted to Brown University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Brown University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

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Brown University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Brown University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Brown University.

Does Brown University accept transfer credits?

✅ Brown University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Brown University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Brown University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Brown University?

❌ No, Brown University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Brown University's acceptance rate?

✅ Brown University has an acceptance rate of 6%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Brown University?

✅ Brown University's early decision acceptance rate was 16% in 2021.

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