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Student
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Brown University combines an
adventurous spirit of innovation with a steadfast
commitment to rigorously high standards in education and
research. This has given Brown University its reputation
as the least 'stuffy,' most non-conformist of the Ivy
League schools. Brown believes that students learn best
when they are motivated by their own interests and
values. It strives to give its students an opportunity
to design an educational experience uniquely suited to
their interests.
Undergraduates can choose from one
hundred established degree concentrations (ranging from
neurology to Egyptology) or design their own programs.
Graduate students can choose from fifty different
programs, ranging from multidisciplinary programs in the
arts and humanities to highly-focused programs in
engineering, biology, and medicine.
Brown University's
Medical School is particularly noted for offering a
unique Program in Liberal Medical Education. This is an
eight-year-long program that combines undergraduate and
professional study, and has the aim of producing
physicians who combine a commitment to medical practice
with a broad and humanistic understanding of the world.
It is both highly regarded and highly competitive – the
School usually receives over twenty applications for
each class space available.
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The key thing to understand about
Brown University is that it asks its students to take
center stage in the learning experience. Brown expects
its students to be active participants in their own
education, and to actively seek knowledge across
disciplinary boundaries as well as to acquire the
fundamental knowledge and analytical skills needed for
success in their chosen fields. This makes for an
exciting and profoundly satisfying educational
experience, especially for students with confidence,
intellectual curiosity, and focus. However, it's also
one that might be overwhelming for students who prefer
more academic structure and direction. Brown supports
its students – faculty and staff are available to give
students advice, guidance, and feedback on their
educational choices – but its program inherently demands
a great degree of initiative and self-direction. The
Brown educational experience truly is different from
what many other U.S. institutions offer. Potential
students (undergraduates especially) should give this
aspect of Brown University careful thought as they
consider whether to apply to the University.
General
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Brown
University
Admission Office
P.O. Box 1876
Providence,
RI 02912
Phone: (401) 863 - 1000
Private
Founded
1764
No religious
affiliation
Urban
Semester
Admission
Director: James Miller
Phone: (401)
863 - 2378
Email: admission_undergraduate@brown.edu
Early
Decision
Early
Decision application deadline: November 1.
Decisions are mailed December 10.
Regular
Decision
Regular decision
deadline: January 1.
Decisions are mailed April 1.
Transfers
Transfer
application deadline: March 1.
Decisions are mailed May 15.
Test scores
There is no
preference between the SAT and the ACT.
SAT scores must be submitted along with 2 SAT
Subject Test scores.
ACT scores must include the Writing Test.
Tests should be taken by January of the applicant's
final year of secondary school.
The
Common Application is accepted.
Campus visit: Recommended.
Interview:
Recommended but not required.
Early
Decision
acceptance rate: 21%
Overall acceptance rate: 11%
Acceptance
rate for valedictorians: 26%
SAT score (25/75 percentile) 1980-2310
ACT score (25/75 percentile) 28-35
Tuition
and fees for 2009-2010: $38,048
Room
and board for 2009-2010: $14,209
Average financial aid package: $30,670
Average scholarship grant: $30,375
Brown
follows a need-blind admissions policy for US citizens
and permanent residents.
Undergrad student body 5,900
Greek life: 9%
5 year grad
rate: 95%
Out of state
students: 96%
Top 10% of high school class: 93%
Women: 52%
International: 10%
Students
living in campus housing: 80%
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