Brown University acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Brown's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Brown acceptance rate by year
2,710 of 42,774 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 5.4% for Fall 2024.
Show the numbers
| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 42,774 | 2,710 | 6.3% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 48,904 | 2,638 | 5.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 51,316 | 2,686 | 5.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 50,649 | 2,562 | 5.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 46,568 | 2,568 | 5.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 36,793 | 2,822 | 7.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 38,674 | 2,733 | 7.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 35,437 | 2,718 | 7.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 32,723 | 2,779 | 8.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 32,390 | 3,014 | 9.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 30,396 | 2,885 | 9.5% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Brown deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on Brown's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early decision Apply by Decisions Mid-December
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions Early April
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Brown
Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant. Early decision is binding: apply only if you would enroll.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at Brown
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
What counts
What Brown weighs
From section C7 of Brown's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essays
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
- Character
Important
- Activities
Considered
- First-generation status
- Alumni relation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- Religious affiliation
- Demonstrated interest
Cost
What Brown costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Brown's net price calculator.
Compare
Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Brown's 6.3%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Brown admissions
What is Brown's acceptance rate?
Brown admitted 2,710 of 42,774 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 6.3%. That is up from 5.4% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is Brown test-optional for 2026–27?
No. Brown requires the SAT or ACT from first-year applicants for 2026–27.
When are Brown's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early decision: November 1, 2026; Regular decision: January 5, 2027. Check Brown's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Brown?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1470–1550 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 77% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1550 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Does applying early decision help at Brown?
For Fall 2025, Brown admitted 17.9% of 5,062 early decision applicants, compared with 6.3% overall. Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- Brown University Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Brown first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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