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Brown University Description:

Often considered the most liberal of the Ivy League schools, Brown is well known for its open curriculum in which students craft their own plan of study. Like Dartmouth, Brown has more of an undergraduate focus than other top-ranked universities. Brown is situated in Providence, the capital of Rhode Island. Boston is only a short drive or train ride away. The university has a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, and it is a member of the Association of American Universities.


Enrollment (2012):

  • Total Enrollment: 8,885 (6,435 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 47% Male / 53% Female
  • 95% Full-time

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Costs (2013 - 14):

  • Tuition and Fees: $45,612
  • Books: $1,404 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $11,620
  • Other Expenses: $1,824
  • Total Cost: $60,460

Brown Financial Aid (2011 - 12):

  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 61%
  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 45%
    • Loans: 26%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $33,023
    • Loans: $5,901

Most Popular Majors:

Biology, Economics, Engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, History, Human Biology, International Relations, Neuroscience, Political Science

Graduation and Retention Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 97%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 83%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 95%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics