Brown University
布朗大学- Tier 2
- Providence, RI
- Need-blind for intl
- Data last checked 2026-10
Brown University admits about 6% of first-year applicants. The middle 50% SAT range is 1510–1560, and the GPA reference is 3.85 (Unweighted 4.0 scale, 25th percentile). SAT / ACT required for the 2026-27 cycle (fall 2027 entry). Applying for financial aid does not affect admission for international students.
Flagship Majors and Admit Data
| Major | Admit rate | vs overall | One-liner |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLME (8-Year Medical Program)★ Flagship | Not published | Much harder | |
| Computer Science★ Flagship | ≈ overall 6% | ≈ overall | |
| Open Curriculum ( )★ Flagship | ≈ overall 6% | ≈ overall |
Where no official major admit rate is published, difficulty is estimated from the school's public information.
US applicants
- Overall admit rate
- 6%. The actual number for the domestic pool (which holds most seats) is roughly aligned with the official figure.
- Financial aid / FAFSA
- Need-blind for US undergraduates; FAFSA aid applications don't affect admission for domestic families.
- Privates have no in-state preference
- Domestic applications don't differentiate by state, but schools care about state representation (over-concentrated areas face competitive squeeze).
- Test policy
- SAT / ACT required for the 2026-27 cycle (fall 2027 entry). Official policy ›
- Application timing
- ED/EA deadlines early November, RD January. Domestic families typically begin college visits at the end of 11th grade.
International (F-1) applicants
- International friendliness 3 / 3
- High international ratio (15%+), relatively friendly
- Need-blind for international
- ✓ Yes — applying for aid doesn't affect admission (only a handful of US colleges)
Brown University · US College Application Deep Read · Chinese-American Lens
In the Chinese-American US college application pool, Brown University sits in the Elite-select private (high-pressure layer for Chinese-American families) layer. Overall admit rate is 6%, with traditional strength in Liberal Arts / Research / Pre-Med, and PLME (8-Year Medical Program) as the entry that Chinese-American families track most.
Brown University is need-blind for international applicants — requesting aid does NOT affect admission, intl-friendliness 3/3. Hardware bar: GPA 25th 3.85/4.0, SAT mid-range 1510-1560, AP expectation 7 courses. Only half of admission is on the numbers — the other half is EC depth, essays, and recommendations. Test scores are a ticket, not a verdict.
If you or a parent is evaluating whether Brown University is a reach, match, or safety in this US college application cycle, the "I have 4.0 / 1500, can I get in?" question is not answerable from public forums alone — real judgment requires layering this season's admissions policy, your high-school competitive density, within-major selectivity, and ED/EA timing into one model. At the elite-select tier, EA vs ED choice can shift admit probability by 1-2 tiers; lock the call before September. The Kaiso engine assigns Brown University to a tier based on your real profile, and every judgment is auditable.
What parents ask about Brown University
What is Brown University's undergraduate admit rate?
Brown University (布朗大学) overall undergraduate admit rate is about 6% (private or public). SAT mid-range (25-75 percentile) 1510-1560. GPA threshold reference 3.85 (Unweighted 4.0 scale, 25th percentile). Data last verified 2026-10.
Does Brown University require the SAT or ACT?
SAT / ACT required for the 2026-27 cycle (fall 2027 entry).
What early rounds does Brown University offer?
2026-27 cycle: ED1 due Nov 1, RD due Jan 5. ED is binding: if admitted, you must enroll.
What are Brown University's flagship majors?
Brown University flagship majors: PLME (8-Year Medical Program), Computer Science, Open Curriculum ( ). 本科 + 医学院直通，录取率全美最低之一 ~2%，需要科研+竞赛顶配
Is Brown University friendly to international (F1) applicants?
Brown University is need-blind for international students — applying for financial aid does not affect admission. Only a handful of US colleges do this. International friendliness 3/3.