University
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Source: Brown University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Retrieved 2026-09-01
Open the official institutional sourceDocument ID: url:https://oir.brown.edu/sites/default/files/2020-04/CDS_2024_2025.pdf · Import: cds-2026-09-v41
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Engineering
Chemistry
Physical Sciences
Classical and Ancient Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Cognitive Science
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Communication and Media Studies
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Visual and Performing Arts
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Economics
Social Sciences
Education, General
Education
Engineering Physics
Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering
Engineering, Other
Engineering
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Fine and Studio Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Physical Sciences
History
History
Human Biology
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Human Resources Management and Services
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
International Relations and National Security Studies
Social Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Music
Visual and Performing Arts
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Natural Resources and Conservation
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physics
Physical Sciences
Political Science and Government
Social Sciences
Psychology, General
Psychology
Public Health
Health Professions and Related Programs
Public Policy Analysis
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Religion/Religious Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Research and Experimental Psychology
Psychology
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
English Language and Literature/Letters
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Science, Technology and Society
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences
Social Sciences, Other
Social Sciences
Sociology
Social Sciences
Statistics
Mathematics and Statistics
Urban Studies/Affairs
Social Sciences
Early decision · 2025–2026
2025-11-01 — Early Decision is binding. Application due November 1 (11:59 p.m. applicant's local time).
https://admission.brown.edu/apply/how-applyFinancial aid · 2025–2026
2025-11-03 — CSS Profile and FAFSA due for Early Decision applicants (U.S. citizens & permanent residents). Additional financial_aid date(s) for this cycle: 2026-02-02 (CSS Profile and FAFSA due for Regular Decision applicants (U.S. citizens & permanent residents).).
https://finaid.brown.edu/apply/first-year-usRegular decision · 2025–2026
2026-01-05 — Regular Decision. Application due January 5 (11:59 p.m. applicant's local time).
https://admission.brown.edu/apply/how-applyLimit: 150 words — Brown first-year essay 4.
Required · All first-year applicants
If you could teach a class on any one thing, whether academic or otherwise, what would it be?
Limit: 150 words — Brown first-year essay 3.
https://admission.brown.edu/apply/how-applyRequired · All first-year applicants
Students entering Brown often find that making their home on College Hill naturally invites reflection on where they came from. Share how an aspect of your growing up has inspired or challenged you, and what unique contributions this might allow you to make to the Brown community.
Limit: 250 words — Brown first-year essay 2.
https://admission.brown.edu/apply/how-applyRequired · All first-year applicants
What brings you joy, whether big or small, mundane or spectacular?
Limit: 150 words — Required Brown supplement essay.
https://admission.brown.edu/apply/how-applyRequired · All first-year applicants
What aspects of the Open Curriculum excite you, and how would you explore them at Brown?
Limit: 250 words — Required Brown supplement essay.
https://admission.brown.edu/apply/how-applyRequired · All first-year applicants
Share how an aspect of your growing up has inspired or challenged you, and what unique contributions this might allow you to make to the Brown community.
Limit: 250 words — Required Brown supplement essay.
https://admission.brown.edu/apply/how-applyRequired · All first-year applicants
What three words best describe you?
Limit: 3 words — Short-answer question.
https://admission.brown.edu/apply/how-applyRequired · All first-year applicants
Brown students care deeply about their work and the world around them. Students find contentment, satisfaction, and meaning in daily interactions and major discoveries. Whether big or small, mundane or spectacular, tell us about something that brings you joy.
Limit: 250 words — 200-250 words. One of three required Brown writing supplement essays.
https://admission.brown.edu/apply/how-applyRequired · All first-year applicants
Students entering Brown often find that making their home on College Hill naturally invites reflection on where they came from. Share how an aspect of your growing up has inspired or challenged you, and what unique contributions this might allow you to make to the Brown community.
Limit: 250 words — 200-250 words. One of three required Brown writing supplement essays.
https://admission.brown.edu/apply/how-applyRequired · All first-year applicants
Brown's Open Curriculum allows students to explore broadly while also diving deeply into their academic pursuits. Tell us about any academic interests that excite you, and how you might pursue them at Brown.
Limit: 250 words — 200-250 words. One of three required Brown writing supplement essays.
https://admission.brown.edu/apply/how-applyRequired · All first-year applicants
In one sentence, Why Brown?
Limit: 50 words — Short-answer question.
https://admission.brown.edu/apply/how-applyRequired · All first-year applicants
If you could teach a class on any one thing, whether academic or otherwise, what would it be?
Limit: 100 words — Short-answer question.
https://admission.brown.edu/apply/how-applyCounselor recommendation · Required
School counselor recommendation / School Report submitted via the Common Application. Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://admission.brown.edu/first-year/application-checklistPersonal essay · Required
The Common App personal essay is marked required in the Common App 2026–2027 Requirements Grid, updated 2026-08-28.
https://content.commonapp.org/Files/ReqGrid.pdfSupplemental essays · Required
Value: 4 essays
Brown states that four essays are required of all first-year applicants; additional program-specific essays may apply.
https://admission.brown.edu/apply/how-applySecondary school report · Required
Secondary School Report plus an official high school transcript sent by the school counselor. Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://admission.brown.edu/first-year/application-checklistMidyear report · Required
Midyear Report with updated grades due February 27 or as soon as possible. Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://admission.brown.edu/first-year/application-checklistCSS Profile · Required
CSS Profile required for institutional need-based aid. Brown CSS code 3189. Brown does not provide fee waivers for the CSS Profile. Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://finaid.brown.edu/apply/first-year-usFAFSA · Required
FAFSA required for federal and state aid for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Brown Federal School Code 003401. Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://finaid.brown.edu/apply/first-year-usApplication fee · Required
Value: 80
$80 non-refundable application fee, paid via the Common Application.
https://admission.brown.edu/first-year/application-checklistFee waiver · Optional
Fees are automatically waived for students meeting criteria such as eligibility for the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch (FRPL) program or participation in qualifying college access programs. Applicants select the 'Brown Specific Fee Waiver' in the 'Brown Questions' section.
https://admission.brown.edu/apply/how-applyTeacher evaluations · Required
Value: 2
Two letters of recommendation from teachers who have taught you in major academic subjects.
https://admission.brown.edu/first-year/application-checklistCounselor recommendation · Required
School counselor recommendation / School Report submitted via the Common Application.
https://admission.brown.edu/first-year/application-checklistPersonal essay · Required
Common Application personal statement.
https://admission.brown.edu/first-year/application-checklistSupplemental essays · Required
Brown writing supplement (three essays plus short-answer questions) submitted through the Common Application. Additional program essays required for PLME and Brown|RISD Dual Degree applicants.
https://admission.brown.edu/apply/how-applySecondary school report · Required
Secondary School Report plus an official high school transcript sent by the school counselor.
https://admission.brown.edu/first-year/application-checklistMidyear report · Required
Midyear Report with updated grades due February 27 or as soon as possible.
https://admission.brown.edu/first-year/application-checklistCSS Profile · Required
CSS Profile required for institutional need-based aid. Brown CSS code 3189. Brown does not provide fee waivers for the CSS Profile.
https://finaid.brown.edu/apply/first-year-usFAFSA · Required
FAFSA required for federal and state aid for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Brown Federal School Code 003401.
https://finaid.brown.edu/apply/first-year-usRetrieved 2026-09-02 — Official undergraduate concentrations list; retrieved 2026-09-02
Common App 2026–2027 Requirements Grid · supports deadlines:2026–2027
https://content.commonapp.org/Files/ReqGrid.pdfRetrieved 2026-08-20 — Common App member-reported first-year deadlines; grid updated 2026-08-14.
Official source · supports testing_policy
https://admission.brown.edu/first-year/standardized-testsRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports deadlines
https://admission.brown.edu/apply/how-applyRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports deadlines
https://finaid.brown.edu/apply/first-year-usRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://admission.brown.edu/first-year/application-checklistRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://admission.brown.edu/apply/how-applyRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://finaid.brown.edu/apply/first-year-usRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports essay_prompts
https://admission.brown.edu/apply/how-applyRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports description
https://www.brown.edu/about/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports admissions_url
https://admission.brown.edu/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports financial_aid_url
https://finaid.brown.edu/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports application_platforms
https://admission.brown.edu/apply/how-applyRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?217156Retrieved 2026-06-10
