Overall Brown University Acceptance Rate
Accepted Applicants Profile
- SAT Scores: 1370 - 1560
- ACT Scores: 31 - 34
How Hard Is It to Get into Brown University
Applicant Selectivity: Highly Selective
The selectivity of applicants for undergraduate admissions to Brown is considered highly selective. Many accepted applicants score in the top-range on the SAT or ACT exam, as well as having a solid high school GPA and number of college prep courses.
How Does Brown University Compare to Other Liberal Arts Colleges in RI
No other liberal arts college acceptance rates available.
Admissions Requirements
General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions
Prospective students applying to Brown University must submit the Common Application. A Secondary School Report, a counselor recommendation, and official transcript must be sent from the high school guidance office. A midyear report must be submitted once the seventh-semester grades are finalized.
Applicants must submit SAT or ACT scores. The writing sections of each test are optional. Students are recommended to take and submit scores for two of the SAT Subject Tests.
Prospective students must send a graded essay from a Humanities or Social Studies class taken in the last year. Two teacher recommendations are required by Brown University, though up to four can be submitted through the application system.
Number of Applicants, Percent Admitted, and Enrolled Students
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants: | 30396 | 40% | 60% |
| Admitted: | 9 | 11% | 8% |
| Enrolled: | 56 | 55% | 57% |
Average Standardized Test Scores
| SAT Section | Score Range |
|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 680 - 780 |
| Math | 690 - 780 |
| Total Score: | 1370 - 1560 |
| ACT Section | Score Range |
|---|---|
| English | 32 - 35 |
| Math | 29 - 34 |
| Composite Score: | 31 - 34 |
