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Brown University
- Prospect St
- Providence, RI 02912
- OPEID College Code: 00340100
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- General Phone: (401) 863-1000
- President: Ruth J. Simmons
- Website: www.brown.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 8,167
- College Mascot: Bears
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Brown University is to serve the community, the nation, and the world by discovering, communicating, and preserving knowledge and understanding in a spirit of free inquiry, and by educating and preparing students to discharge the offices of life with usefulness and reputation. We do this through a partnership of students and teachers in a unified community known as a university-college.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.brown.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $70.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $70.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $95.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 7,714 | 11,383 | 19,097 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,250 (16%) | 1,419 (12%) | 2,669 (14%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 666 (53%) | 818 (58%) | 1,484 (56%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,380 | 93% |
| ACT ® Exam | 401 | 27% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 660 | 760 |
| SAT ® Math | 670 | 770 |
| SAT ® Writing | 660 | 760 |
| ACT ® Composite | 28 | 33 |
| ACT ® English | 28 | 34 |
| ACT ® Math | 27 | 34 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 57%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 35% | 14% | 4% | 39% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,760 | $3,735 | $911 | $24,450 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Number in Default | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Number in Repayment | 852 | 736 | 752 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $36,342 | $34,620 | $32,974 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $36,342 | $34,620 | $32,974 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,184 | $1,128 | $1,096 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,606 | $9,134 | $8,796 |
| Other Expenses | $1,528 | $1,458 | $1,414 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $48,660 | $46,340 | $44,280 |
| Out of State | $48,660 | $46,340 | $44,280 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $37,526 | $35,748 | $34,070 |
| Out of State | $37,526 | $35,748 | $34,070 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $37,526 | $35,748 | $34,070 |
| Out of State | $37,526 | $35,748 | $34,070 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Medical School | $38,672 | $38,672 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,167 Undergraduate: 6,008 Graduate: 1,786 Professional: 373
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,972 Female: 4,195
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,859 Female: 3,149
- Graduate Gender Male: 947 Female: 839
- Professional Gender Male: 166 Female: 207
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,850 Part-Time: 317
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,790 Part-Time: 218
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,689 Part-Time: 97
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 371 Part-Time: 2
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,038 | 13% |
| American Indian | 47 | 0.6% |
| Black | 487 | 6% |
| Asian | 1,080 | 13% |
| Hispanic | 579 | 7% |
| White | 3,882 | 48% |
| Unknown | 1,054 | 13% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 130 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,688 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,644 | 32% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,120 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,054 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 344 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 116 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 54 | 0.7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 16 | 0.2% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.01% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 4,613 | 3,578 | 1,035 |
| Faculty Status | 901 | 791 | 110 |
| Tenured Faculty | 476 | 471 | 5 |
| Graduate Assistants | 410 | - | 410 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,183 | 1,025 | 158 |
| Primarily Instruction | 179 | 63 | 116 |
| Primarily Research | 324 | 295 | 29 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 735 | 677 | 58 |
| Other Professionals | 884 | 695 | 189 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,811 | 1,181 | 630 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 840 | 548 | 292 |
| Skilled Crafts | 107 | 105 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 540 | 356 | 184 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $105,208 (710) | $112,840 (474) | $89,879 (236) |
| Professor | $140,054 (335) | $141,919 (260) | $133,587 (75) |
| Associate Professor | $87,636 (144) | $89,537 (95) | $83,949 (49) |
| Assistant Professor | $74,811 (131) | $75,509 (79) | $73,751 (52) |
| Lecturer | $66,646 (47) | $66,847 (14) | $66,561 (33) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $90,973 (4) | $108,394 (3) | $38,710 (1) |
| Professor | $135,703 (1) | $135,703 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $101,887 (1) | $101,887 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,151 (2) | $87,591 (1) | $38,710 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $105,035 (714) | $112,688 (477) | $89,633 (237) |
| Professor | $139,967 (336) | $141,801 (261) | $133,587 (75) |
| Associate Professor | $87,606 (145) | $89,473 (96) | $83,949 (49) |
| Assistant Professor | $74,463 (133) | $75,461 (80) | $72,957 (53) |
| Lecturer | $66,646 (47) | $66,847 (14) | $66,561 (33) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 843 | 430 | 413 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 823 | 426 | 397 |
| Baseball | 25 | 25 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 148 | 69 | 79 |
| Fencing | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Field Hocky | 23 | - | 23 |
| Football | 90 | 90 | - |
| Golf | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Gymnastics | 13 | - | 13 |
| Ice Hockey | 47 | 25 | 22 |
| Lacrosse | 67 | 38 | 29 |
| Rowing | 89 | 40 | 49 |
| Skiing | 10 | - | 10 |
| Soccer | 57 | 25 | 32 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Squash | 26 | 11 | 15 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 46 | 23 | 23 |
| Tennis | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Water Polo | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Wrestling | 26 | 26 | - |
| Equestrian | 27 | - | 27 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $69,317 | $50,844 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $31,977 | $25,102 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 117 | 59 | 58 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Fencing | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Field Hocky | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Gymnastics | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Ice Hockey | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Lacrosse | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Rowing | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Skiing | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Softball | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Squash | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Water Polo | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Equestrian | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 98%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 95% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 94% |
| Female | 96% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 94% |
| American Indian | 89% |
| Black | 90% |
| Asian | 98% |
| Hispanic | 88% |
| White | 96% |
| Unknown | 94% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 84% |
| 5 Years | 93% |
| 6 Years | 95% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 9 | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 54 | 58 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 3 |
| Burglary | 48 | 46 |
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