BS/MD PROGRAM · CDS 2024-2025
Brown University — Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) BS/MD
Providence, RI 7,226 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
BS/MD8-Year
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 NOTEBrown does not report the average GPA of enrolled students, but academic GPA is considered a 'Very Important' factor in admissions.
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 | — | ED: Nov 1, NR |
| RD | Jan 5 | — | RD: Jan 5, NR |
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$71,700
Total COA
$99,984
Avg need-based aid
$63,523
Avg merit award
$20,554
Net price after avg need aid
$36,461
Brown PLME meets 100% of demonstrated need on average.
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Brown PLME's AP Policy
Brown University does not award course credit for AP exams. Students can use qualifying scores for placement into higher-level courses.
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 rankConsidered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresImportant
- 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
Service to the community, nation, and worldDiscovery, communication, and preservation of knowledgeSpirit of free inquiryEducating and preparing students for useful and reputable lives
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01Intellectual curiosity and a love of learning for its own sake, as demonstrated by a wide range of academic and extracurricular interests.
- 02A commitment to using their education to make a positive impact on the world.
- 03A collaborative and open-minded spirit that will contribute to Brown's unique campus culture.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a willingness to explore across disciplines.
- 02A cohesive and compelling narrative that connects your academic and extracurricular interests.
- 03Strong evidence of leadership and a commitment to making an impact on the community.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A narrow or overly-specialized academic focus that doesn't take advantage of the Open Curriculum
- Generic essays that could be submitted to any top university
- A lack of demonstrated interest in the PLME program specifically
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Program in Liberal Medical EducationComputer ScienceEconomicsWatson Institute for International and Public AffairsEngineeringEnglish
BS/MD Detail
Accelerated medical track specifics.
Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME); The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University; 8 years; ~90-100 seats per cycle; MCAT not required; Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in science courses.
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
Applies to both the College and PLME
Nov 1, 2025
→ Dec 15, 2025
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Applies to both the College and PLME
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 University does not track demonstrated interest; official policy states all applicants are evaluated identically regardless of contact.
Save the energy
Do not spend effort on interest signals—focus on essays and academics instead.
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