Tuition (in-state)$71,300
Student : faculty6:1
Acceptance5%
Enrollment11,000
Walk score88
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Education
| Programs | Computer science, economics, biology, international relations, applied math |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 96% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $71,300 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $71,300 |
| Room and board | $18,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 6:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 96%
Location and walk score
88/ 100
| Setting | Urban campus with daily needs within walking distance |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Strong transit; most students go car-free |
Things to do nearby
- Thayer Street
- WaterFire on the river
- RISD Museum
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 3,200 |
|---|
- PhD in 50 programs
- Warren Alpert Medical School
- School of Public Health
- Engineering ScM
- IE Brown Executive MBA
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$80,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months90%
Career servicesCareerLAB; BrownConnect links students to alumni-hosted internships
Top employers of recent graduates
- Goldman Sachs
- Microsoft
- Bain
- Teach For America
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
80%of students complete an internship or co-op
- BrownConnect funded internships
- UTRA undergraduate research awards
- Swearer Center community fellowships
Alumni
| Living alumni | 105,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- John Krasinski
- Emma Watson
- Janet Yellen
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Ivy League |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Brown Promise100% of need met with no loans · Deadline: Jan 3
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