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Brown University

Admissions Data

Acceptance Rate

5.2%

SAT Total Middle 50%

1510–1580

ERW 750–780 · Math 760–800

ACT Composite Middle 50%

34–35

Interview

Not offered

GPA

97% of admitted students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class.

Admissions Factors

From the Common Data Set — how each factor is weighted in the admissions process:

Academic GPAVery Important
Rigor of Secondary School RecordVery Important
Application EssayVery Important
RecommendationsVery Important
Character/Personal QualitiesVery Important
Extracurricular ActivitiesImportant
Talent/AbilityImportant
Class RankConsidered
Standardized Test ScoresConsidered
First GenerationConsidered
Alumni RelationConsidered
Geographical ResidenceConsidered
Volunteer WorkConsidered
Work ExperienceConsidered
State ResidencyNot Considered
Religious AffiliationNot Considered
Level of Applicant's InterestNot Considered
InterviewNot Considered

Deadlines & Requirements

Deadlines

Early Decision: November 1; Regular Decision: January 3

Requirements

Common App; $75 application fee; Test-optional policy; School report, counselor recommendation, and two teacher recommendations required; Writing supplement required.

Additional Notes

Brown reinstated its standardized testing requirement for the Class of 2029 and beyond. The university practices need-blind admission for domestic students.

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