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Private university

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island, United States
QS ranking
57
Acceptance rate
7%
Tuition fee
USD59,254/ year

Study background

University introduction

Brown University is located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Its most popular subjects include Computer Science, Biology, Economics, Computational and Applied Mathematics and Entrepreneurship. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 10,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
84%
16%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    Canada

  4. 4.

    South Korea

  5. 5.

    United Kingdom

Student gender

In this university

52%
48%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

6 : 1
6 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

6 : 1
6 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

Budget

-

2020 Endowment

USD 4.7 bn

University website

https://www.brown.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

1,697

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Computer Science

  2. 2.

    Biology

  3. 3.

    Economics

  4. 4.

    Computational and Applied Mathematics

  5. 5.

    Entrepreneurship

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

143acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

11

Health support

In this university

645 : 1
645 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

645 : 1
645 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Arts

Number of national league teams

32

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

4

Football / Track fields

—

Basketball courts

—

Squash courts

1

Badminton courts

—

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

—

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

1

Number of dormitories

45 - 47

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
9,774
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
62 - 65%
Temperature
-6°
9°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
61 - 70%
Temperature
4°
25°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
70 - 73%
Temperature
13°
28°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
67 - 70%
Temperature
-3°
17°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Gen. Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

Distance between airport and university

85 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
2 hours
Cost
USD 13 - 102
Taxi
Travel time
1 hours
Cost
USD 170 - 210

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

47

Score

70.7

Staff in career centre

In this university

596 : 1
596 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

596 : 1
596 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

120

Average numbers of services

6