More selective than 100% of Rhode Island colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
54% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 22% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Brown University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Brown University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Brown University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 740 | 780 |
| SAT math | 770 | 800 |
| ACT composite | 34 | 35 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1510 | 1580 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Brown University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 5% | 740–780 | 770–800 | 34–35 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 5% | 740–770 | 760–800 | 34–35 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Brown University compared with other Rhode Island colleges?
Brown University has the lowest acceptance rate of 10 Rhode Island colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown University | 5% | 96% | $25,184 |
| 2 | Rhode Island School of Design | 19% | 89% | $50,507 |
| 3 | Providence College | 51% | 86% | $48,523 |
| 4 | Bryant University | 65% | 80% | $41,219 |
| 5 | New England Institute of Technology | 67% | 60% | $36,483 |
| 6 | Salve Regina University | 68% | 77% | $36,967 |
| 7 | University of Rhode Island | 72% | 73% | $21,440 |
| 8 | Roger Williams University | 88% | 69% | $37,999 |
| 9 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | 88% | 55% | $31,027 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Rhode Island colleges →
Who enrolls at Brown University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Brown University admissions questions
What is the Brown University acceptance rate?
Brown University accepts 5% of applicants, about 1 in 19. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,686 of 51,316 applicants were admitted.
Does Brown University require the SAT or ACT?
Brown University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 54% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 22% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Brown University?
The middle 50% of Brown University enrolled first-year students scored 1510–1580 on the SAT and 34–35 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Brown University?
63% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,695 of 2,686).
Is Brown University getting harder to get into?
Brown University accepted 5% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 5% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Brown University overview