UNIVERSITY · CDS 2024-2025
Brown University
Providence, RI 7,226 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Ivy+Open Curriculum
Accept
5.4%
Yield
65.2%
Test
Required
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1510–1580
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
740–780
SAT Math (mid 50%)
770–800
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
34–35
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTE89% in top tenth of high school graduating class; 98% in top quarter.
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED | Nov 1 | 14.4% | ED: Nov 1, ~14.4% accept |
| RD | Jan 3 | — | RD: Jan 3 |
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$68,612
Total COA
$92,254
Avg need-based aid
$65,370
Avg merit award
None
Net price after avg need aid
$26,884
Brown meets 100% of demonstrated need on average.
ImportantBrown does not award non-need merit scholarships. All institutional aid is need-based. Use this honestly with families: a strong applicant here gets in, but the price is set by the FAFSA/CSS, not by stats.
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Brown's AP Policy
Brown University does not award course credit for AP exams. Students may use qualifying scores to enroll in higher-level courses and satisfy concentration requirements through placement.
Min score
3
Credit cap
0 credits
Mode
Placement only
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
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What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankVery Important
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresVery Important
- Application EssayVery Important
- Recommendation(s)Very Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
The mission of Brown University is to serve the community, the nation and the world by discovering, communicating and preserving knowledge and understanding in a spirit of free inquiry, and by educating and preparing students to discharge the offices of life with usefulness and reputation.
Distilled Themes
Interdisciplinary researchservice to the publicleadership in a globally connected worldstudent-centered learningintellectual discovery
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01Brown seeks intellectually curious students who will take advantage of the Open Curriculum.
- 02They value students who have demonstrated a commitment to service and making an impact.
- 03Strong emphasis is placed on character and personal qualities, not just academic achievement.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrate intellectual curiosity through a variety of academic and extracurricular pursuits.
- 02Highlight experiences that show a commitment to community engagement and leadership.
- 03Write essays that reflect a deep understanding of Brown's unique culture and values.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A generic application that doesn't show a genuine interest in Brown's Open Curriculum
- A lack of intellectual curiosity or a focus on grades and test scores over genuine learning
- Essays that are not authentic or do not reflect the applicant's true personality
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Computer ScienceEconomicsPolitical ScienceEngineeringWatson Institute for International and Public AffairsCarney Institute for Brain Science
BS/MD Detail
Accelerated medical track specifics.
Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME); The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University; 8 years; ~50 seats per cycle; MCAT not required; Must maintain good academic standing.
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Binding
Nov 1, 2025
→ Dec 15, 2025
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Jan 5, 2026
→ Mar 31, 2026
Early Decision II
Not offered
—
Early Action
Not offered
—
Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
—
Rolling Admission
Not offered
—
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2024-2025)
Not trackedWeight: Not Considered
Brown does not track demonstrated interest; their official policy states it is not considered in the application process.
Save the energy
Focus on essays and academics; do not spend effort on interest signals.
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