Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $87,648. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $71,412 |
| Housing & meals | $16,598 |
| Books & supplies | $0 |
| Personal & travel | $2,820 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,182 |
| Total cost of attendance | $87,648 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
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Brown University net price compared with other Rhode Island colleges
Brown University has the 4th-lowest average net price of 11 Rhode Island colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island College | $9,478 | 48% | $56,318 |
| 2 | College Unbound | $21,108 | — | — |
| 3 | University of Rhode Island | $21,440 | 73% | $69,743 |
| 4 | Brown University | $25,184 | 96% | $93,487 |
| 5 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | $31,027 | 55% | $43,418 |
| 6 | New England Institute of Technology | $36,483 | 60% | $48,684 |
| 7 | Salve Regina University | $36,967 | 77% | $72,975 |
| 8 | Roger Williams University | $37,999 | 69% | $70,266 |
| 9 | Bryant University | $41,219 | 80% | $90,008 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Rhode Island colleges →
Why Brown University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | 5% | $25,184 | 96% | $93,487 | This school |
| Rhode Island School of Design | 19% | $50,507 | 89% | $68,140 | |
| Providence College | 51% | $48,523 | 86% | $87,054 | |
| Bryant University | 65% | $41,219 | 80% | $90,008 | |
| Salve Regina University | 68% | $36,967 | 77% | $72,975 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Brown University would cost you $25,323 less per year than Rhode Island School of Design, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Brown University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$8,724).
- Brown University gives aided families $31,244 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Rhode Island resident | Brown University | RISD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $71,412 | $62,688 | +$8,724 |
| Books & supplies | $0 | $2,700 | −$2,700 |
| Housing & meals | $16,598 | $15,850 | +$748 |
| Personal & travel | $2,820 | $3,500 | −$680 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,182 | −$3,011 | −$171 |
| Sticker price | $87,648 | $81,727 | +$5,921 |
| Average grants | −$62,464 | −$31,220 | −$31,244 |
| You pay | $25,184 | $50,507 | −$25,323 |
“+” means Brown University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Brown University cost questions
How much is tuition at Brown University?
Tuition and fees are $71,412 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Brown University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $87,648 a year.
What do families actually pay at Brown University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $25,184 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $0; $48–75k pay $5,858; $110k+ pay $44,937.
How much debt do Brown University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $10,000, and 0.8% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Brown University overview