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BS/MD PROGRAM · CDS 2024-2025
Brown University — Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) BS/MD
Prepared for Sample Student · Providence, RI
Best-case 4-yr offset
$0
AP savings
Typical 4-yr offset
$82,216
AP + avg merit × 4
Need-based (if eligible)
up to $254,092 / 4 yrs
Admissions Reality
5.4%
Yield 65.2% · Test Required
Annual Sticker Cost
$99,984
Net after avg aid: $36,461
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

Brown does not report the average GPA of enrolled students, but academic GPA is considered a 'Very Important' factor in admissions.

Cost Breakdown

Tuition$71,700
Fees$2,950
Room & board$18,514
Cost of Attendance (sticker)$99,984
Average need-based aid− $63,523
Net price (avg)$36,461

Merit Scholarship Opportunity

Average merit award: $20,554 for the —% of students who receive it.

AP Investment & Return

Based on Brown PLME'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

"The PLME program is a unique opportunity for your child to gain a world-class liberal arts education and an MD from an Ivy League medical school, all in one seamless, eight-year program. It provides the flexibility to explore diverse interests while ensuring a secure path to a career in medicine."

Say to the student

"Imagine having the freedom to design your own education, taking classes in anything from computer science to classics, all while knowing you have a spot reserved for you in medical school. That's what the PLME at Brown offers – the chance to pursue all your passions without compromising your dream of becoming a doctor."

College Admissions Co-pilot · Sourced from CDS 2024-2025 + official school financial aid & AP credit policy pagesUpdated 2026-04-22