College Roadmap · Family ROI Report
UNIVERSITY · CDS 2024-2025
Brown University
Prepared for Sample Student · Providence, RI
Best-case 4-yr offset
$0
AP savings
Need-based (if eligible)
up to $261,480 / 4 yrs
Admissions Reality
5.4%
Yield 65.2% · Test Required
Annual Sticker Cost
$92,254
Net after avg aid: $26,884
AP Tuition Saved
$0
0 credits · 0.0 semester(s)
Admissions Profile
SAT Total (mid 50%)
1510–1580
ACT Composite
34–35
GPA
Not reported
Decision Plans
ED · RD
89% in top tenth of high school graduating class; 98% in top quarter.
Cost Breakdown
Tuition$68,612
Fees$1,300
Room & board$19,464
Cost of Attendance (sticker)$92,254
Average need-based aid− $65,370
Net price (avg)$26,884
Merit Scholarship Opportunity
Brown does not offer non-need merit aid. All institutional aid is need-based. A strong academic profile competes for admission, not for discount.
AP Investment & Return
Based on Brown's AP credit policy (placement only, capped at 0 credits).
Edit AP profile
Calculus BC
School grants placement only — no credit.
5
Chemistry
School grants placement only — no credit.
5
Biology
School grants placement only — no credit.
5
English Language
School grants placement only — no credit.
4
US History
School grants placement only — no credit.
4
Credits
0
Sem. saved
0.0
Saved
$0
College Board Recognition
AP Scholar with Distinction
Average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3+ on 5 or more exams.
Say to the parent
"Brown's Open Curriculum allows your child to explore their interests and design their own course of study, giving them the freedom to pursue their passions."
Say to the student
"At Brown, you can create your own major and take classes in any department, so you can build an education that's as unique as you are."
College Admissions Co-pilot · Sourced from CDS 2024-2025 + official school financial aid & AP credit policy pagesUpdated 2026-04-22