Brown University
Providence, RI · Private nonprofit · 7,226 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$100K
In-state tuition
$75K
Out-of-state tuition
$75K
Graduation rate
96%
Acceptance rate
5%
Median debt
$13K
Borrowing rate
11%
Earnings (all students)
$80K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Midsize (100k-499k) |
| Region | New England |
| ZIP | 02912 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$92K
Federal aid / UG
$1K
Est. net price
$91K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1546 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 34.0 |
| First-year retention | 99% |
| SAT math (median) | 770 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 735 |
| Undergraduate composition | 33% White · 8% Black · 12% Hispanic · 23% Asian |
| Official website | www.brown.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $130K | $15K |
| Applied Mathematics. | $106K | $8K |
| Engineering, General. | $71K | $19K |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | $66K | — |
| Economics. | $64K | $12K |
| Political Science and Government. | $50K | $16K |
| Public Policy Analysis. | $49K | — |
| Public Health. | $43K | — |
| History. | $43K | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | $41K | $14K |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | $38K | $12K |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | $38K | $9K |
Compare with similar colleges in — RI
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence College | $66K | 86% | $27K | $90K |
| Roger Williams University | $46K | 67% | $20K | $77K |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | $45K | 49% | $18K | $54K |
| Bryant University | $54K | 81% | $20K | $104K |
| Salve Regina University | $52K | 73% | $26K | $73K |
| Rhode Island School of Design | $65K | 92% | $24K | $69K |
| New England Institute of Technology | $38K | 55% | $12K | $60K |
| IYRS School of Technology & Trades | — | — | $7K | $63K |
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