- Acceptance rate: 5.4% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 740–780 reading and writing, 770–800 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 34–35 composite
- Average net price: $26,608 a year (2022–23)
Brown University GPA calculator
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Add a test score to compare it with what Brown University reported: an acceptance rate of 5.4% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 34–35.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Brown University reviews each application.
Brown University GPA requirements
Brown University doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Brown University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Brown University acceptance rate
Brown University admitted 2,638 of 48,904 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 5.4%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Brown University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Providence, Rhode Island, with 7,910 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Brown University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 740 | 760 | 780 |
| SAT Math | 770 | 780 | 800 |
| ACT Composite | 34 | 35 | 35 |
| ACT English | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| ACT Math | 32 | 34 | 35 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1546 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Brown University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Brown University doesn't award college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,608 a year at Brown University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Brown University with a 3.5 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Brown University admitted 5.4% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Brown University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Brown University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 740–780 in reading and writing and 770–800 in math; ACT composite 34–35, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How selective is Brown University?
Very hard: fewer than 1 in 10 applicants got in, which makes it one of the hardest colleges to get into. Brown University admitted 5.4% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Brown University's acceptance rate?
Brown University's acceptance rate was 5.4% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,638 of 48,904 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Brown University?
Brown University doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is Brown University test optional?
Check Brown University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Brown University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 61% sent SAT scores and 24% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Brown University?
It's one factor among several: Brown University requires high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Brown University if a parent went there?
Yes. Brown University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Brown University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,608 a year at Brown University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Brown University give credit for AP exams?
No. Brown University reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it doesn't award credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams for 2024–25.
Before you apply, check Brown University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Brown UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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