First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 5, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: admission.brown.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Brown University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | Calculus AB score of 4 or 5: MATH 0090 notation | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Calculus BC score of 3: MATH 0090 notation. | |
| Biology | 4 | Score of 4 or 5: BIOL 0200 notation. | |
| Chemistry | 3 | A retroactive placement notation for CHEM 0100…A retroactive placement notation for CHEM 0100 can be granted with a minimum AP Chemistry score of 3 and upon successful completion of CHEM 0330. | |
| Physics 1 | 5 | Score of 5 on Physics 1 and on Physics 2. | |
| United States History | 5 | Score of 5: Students who successfully complete…Score of 5: Students who successfully complete one 1000-level US history course offered by the Brown History department (must be listed as HIST), can request one unassigned HIST course notation retroactively. | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | Score of 4 or 5 on both Macroeconomics and…Score of 4 or 5 on both Macroeconomics and Microeconomics exams: ECON 0110 notation. | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | Score of 4 or 5 on both Macroeconomics and…Score of 4 or 5 on both Macroeconomics and Microeconomics exams: ECON 0110 notation. |
Show all 20 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | Calculus AB score of 4 or 5: MATH 0090 notation | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Calculus BC score of 3: MATH 0090 notation. | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | Calculus BC score of 4 or 5: MATH 0090 and 0100 notations. | |
| Biology | 4 | Score of 4 or 5: BIOL 0200 notation. | |
| Chemistry | 3 | A retroactive placement notation for CHEM 0100…A retroactive placement notation for CHEM 0100 can be granted with a minimum AP Chemistry score of 3 and upon successful completion of CHEM 0330. | |
| Chemistry | 4 | Students with a score of 4 or 5 can place into…Students with a score of 4 or 5 can place into CHEM 0330 without taking the Brown Chemistry Placement Exam . | |
| Physics 1 | 5 | Score of 5 on Physics 1 and on Physics 2. | |
| United States History | 5 | Score of 5: Students who successfully complete…Score of 5: Students who successfully complete one 1000-level US history course offered by the Brown History department (must be listed as HIST), can request one unassigned HIST course notation retroactively. | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | Score of 4 or 5 on both Macroeconomics and…Score of 4 or 5 on both Macroeconomics and Microeconomics exams: ECON 0110 notation. | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | Score of 4 or 5 on both Macroeconomics and…Score of 4 or 5 on both Macroeconomics and Microeconomics exams: ECON 0110 notation. | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | Score of 5: Students who successfully complete…Score of 5: Students who successfully complete one 1000-level African, East Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern, or South Asian history course offered by the Brown History department (must be listed as HIST), can request one unassigned HIST course notation retroactively. | |
| Environmental Science | 5 | Score of 5: ENVS 0490 notation. | |
| Physics 2 | 5 | Score of 5 on Physics 1 and on Physics 2. | |
| European History | 5 | Score of 5: Students who successfully complete…Score of 5: Students who successfully complete one 1000-level European history course offered by the Brown History department (must be listed as HIST), can request one unassigned HIST course notation retroactively. | |
| Art History | 5 | Score of 5: Students who successfully complete…Score of 5: Students who successfully complete one 1000-level HIAA course at Brown, can request one unassigned HIST course notation retroactively. | |
| French Language and Literature | 4 | Score of 4: FREN 0400 notation. | |
| French Language and Literature | 5 | Score of 5: FREN 0500 notation. | |
| French Language and Literature | 5 | Students with a score of 5 should consult the…Students with a score of 5 should consult the French Department's page on language placement for guidance on next appropriate language course. | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | Score of 4 or 5: GRMN 0400 notation. | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | Score of 4: ITAL 0300 notation. | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | Score of 5: ITAL 0400 notation. | |
| Latin | 4 | Score of 4 or 5: Students who successfully…Score of 4 or 5: Students who successfully complete one 1000-level LATN course at Brown with a grade of B or better can request one unassigned LATN course notation retroactively. | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 5 | Score of 4 on Physics C Mechanics plus score of 5…Score of 4 on Physics C Mechanics plus score of 5 on Physics C Electricity and Magnetism. | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | Score of 4 on Physics C Mechanics plus score of 5…Score of 4 on Physics C Mechanics plus score of 5 on Physics C Electricity and Magnetism. | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | Score of 5 on Physics C Mechanics. | |
| Spanish Language or Literature | 4 | Score of 4 or 5: Students who successfully…Score of 4 or 5: Students who successfully complete HISP 0500, 0600, 0650, or a 0700-level course at Brown, can request one unassigned HISP course notation retroactively. |
Source: college.brown.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 243 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 174 |
| Applied Mathematics | 159 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 111 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 102 |
| Neuroscience | 76 |
| Engineering | 68 |
| English Language and Literature | 64 |
Show the other 61 majors
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 55 |
| Human Biology | 46 |
| Political Science and Government | 44 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 41 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 39 |
| History | 38 |
| Biochemistry | 36 |
| Experimental Psychology | 35 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 34 |
| Physics | 32 |
| Art/Art Studies | 32 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 31 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 30 |
| Computational Mathematics | 30 |
| Sociology | 29 |
| Environmental Studies | 28 |
| Environmental Science | 27 |
| Creative Writing | 23 |
| Philosophy | 21 |
| Chemistry | 18 |
| Mathematics | 17 |
| Architecture | 16 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 15 |
| Comparative Literature | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 13 |
| Music | 12 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 11 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 11 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 11 |
| Computational Biology | 10 |
| East Asian Studies | 9 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 9 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 8 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 8 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 |
| Linguistics | 6 |
| Cognitive Science | 6 |
| Contemplative Studies/Inquiry | 6 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 6 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 5 |
| Ethnic Studies | 5 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 5 |
| African Studies | 4 |
| French Studies | 4 |
| German Studies | 4 |
| Statistics | 4 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 4 |
| Archeology | 3 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 2 |
| Industrial Engineering | 2 |
| Biophysics | 2 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Geochemistry | 2 |
| Slavic Studies | 1 |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 1 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 1 |
| Portuguese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Astronomy | 1 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Brown University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #6 for Geology and earth sciencesof 50 colleges
- #9 for Neuroscienceof 50 colleges
- #13 for Mathematicsof 50 colleges
- #13 for Software engineeringof 50 colleges
- #15 for Computer scienceof 50 colleges
- #16 for Economicsof 50 colleges
- #16 for Public healthof 50 colleges
- #19 for Information technologyof 50 colleges
Show the other 2 ranked programs
- #22 for Physicsof 50 colleges
- #23 for Chemistryof 50 colleges
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Ivy League
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Water Polo, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Ivy League
Basketball, Cross Country, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Rowing, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Water Polo
Coed varsity · NCAA Division I, Ivy League
Sailing
ROTC
Air Force, Army, Navy
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
1,700,901 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.0 of 20
Elevation
125 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
22°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
36.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
12 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,020 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Rhode Island School of Design0 mi
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- Johnson & Wales University-Providence1 mi
- Providence College2 mi
- Rhode Island College3 mi
- Bryant University10 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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