Acceptance Rate History
Brown University Acceptance Rate (2013–2025)
RI · Current rate: 6.3%
Brown University admits the SAT 1510–1580 range — you might be closer than you think.
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What is Brown University's acceptance rate in 2025?
Brown University's acceptance rate in 2025 is 6.3%, up from 5.4% in 2024.
Common Data Set 2025-2026
How many applicants does Brown University admit, and what is its acceptance rate?
In its 2025 admissions cycle, Brown University admitted 2,710 of 42,774 applicants — an overall acceptance rate of 6.3%.
Source: Common Data Set 2025-2026
Does Brown University's 2025 acceptance rate include early-round applicants?
Yes. The 6.3% rate is one whole-cycle figure covering all 42,774 applicants Brown University received for 2025, early and regular rounds counted together; it is not the rate of any single round.
Source: Common Data Set 2025-2026
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.3% | 42,774 | 2,710 |
| 2024 | 5.4% | 48,904 | 2,638 |
| 2023 | 5.2% | 51,316 | 2,686 |
| 2022 | 5.1% | 50,649 | 2,562 |
| 2021 | 5.5% | 46,568 | 2,568 |
| 2020 | 7.7% | 36,793 | 2,822 |
| 2019 | 7.1% | 38,674 | 2,733 |
| 2018 | 7.7% | 35,437 | 2,718 |
| 2017 | 8.5% | 32,723 | 2,779 |
| 2016 | 9.3% | 32,390 | 3,014 |
| 2015 | 9.5% | 30,396 | 2,885 |
| 2014 | 8.7% | 30,431 | 2,661 |
| 2013 | 9.2% | 28,919 | 2,654 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Cost
The same school, two different prices
Family income under $30k: -$420/yr · Family income over $110k: $44,937/yr (AY 2023–24)
Average paid by students receiving federal aid, by family income (College Scorecard). International students are not eligible for U.S. federal aid, so they are not in this cohort and typically pay closer to the sticker price. Aid exceeded cost of attendance.
High-income families typically pay closer to sticker.
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1510–1580
College Scorecard 2024
Admitted students at Brown University scored between 1510 and 1580 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
What this school weighs — Brown University
Course rigor and GPA are not in this table. Nearly every school rates both at the top, so they tell you nothing about this one. These six are where schools differ.
| Class rank | Very important |
|---|---|
| Standardized test scores | Very important |
| Application essay | Very important |
| Recommendations | Very important |
| Extracurricular activities | Important |
| Character / personal qualities | Very important |
How to read these numbers
- 1510–1580 is the middle half of admitted scores, not a cutoff: a quarter of admitted students scored below 1510, and a quarter scored above 1580.
- The table above holds 13 reported years, 2013 through 2025. Across them Brown University's rate ranged from 5.1% to 9.5%, so any single year is one point inside that range.
Each figure above describes a class a school already admitted in a completed cycle. It is a record of who was admitted, not a measurement of any one application.
Source: College Scorecard · IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · U.S. Dept. of Education
The rates above cover Brown University's whole applicant pool — early and regular rounds combined. For how the binding early round compares, read Brown University early decision acceptance rate.
Where do you stand?
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1510–1580.
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Trend Analysis
Brown University's acceptance rate has decreased from 9.2% in 2013 to 6.3% in 2025, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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