A new way to tour Brown
A typical Brown tour can feel impersonal, leaving you with more questions than answers. You’re just a face in the crowd following a scripted tour led by a guide the school assigns you.
SchoolScoops offers private Brown University tours tailored to your interests. Choose your own Brown student tour guide and enjoy a personalized campus visit where you'll get candid answers to your questions.
SchoolScoops is the more personal way to tour Brown University
Private and personalized Brown tours
On a traditional Brown University campus tour you’re just a number in a big group. With SchoolScoops, you can book a private Brown University tour led by a real Brown student, giving you a personalized campus visit and the chance to ask all the questions that are important to you.
Choose your own tour guide
Unlike a traditional Brown University campus tour, SchoolScoops lets you choose your own tour guide. Whether you want to meet an engineering major, a student-athlete or a fellow transfer student, you'll get authentic insights and advice from someone who truly gets you.
No scripts, just scoops
Traditional Brown University campus tours are essentially a sales pitch—the tour guide works for the school and their job is to show you the highlights. SchoolScoops guides don’t work for their school, so there’s no sales pitch—just honest, unfiltered advice about the Brown experience.
Find out if Brown is the school for you
Choosing where to go to college is a major decision and a huge investment. A private Brown tour helps you decide if Brown University is the right fit for your academic goals, career ambitions and college experience.
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Get to know Brown University
Brown University is a prestigious research institution that fosters innovation in sciences, technology, arts, and humanities, distinguished by its open curriculum and commitment to interdisciplinary learning and critical thinking.
Overview
Brown University, founded in 1764, is a private Ivy League research university located in Providence, RI. It offers a diverse range of programs across its undergraduate and graduate schools, emphasizing a flexible curriculum, vibrant campus life, and competitive athletic teams.
Size
As of fall 2023, Brown University has a total enrollment of 10,914 full-time equivalent (FTE) students, with 7,242 undergraduates and 3,672 graduate and medical students.
Acceptance rate
For the Class of 2027, Brown University admitted 2,686 students out of 51,316 applicants, resulting in an acceptance rate of 5.2%. The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1500 and 1570 on the SAT and between 34 and 36 on the ACT.
Cost
For the 2024 academic year, Brown University's undergraduate tuition was $65,656. As a private institution, Brown charges the same tuition for both in-state and out-of-state students. Approximately 44% of undergraduates receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $55,847.
Ranking
According to U.S. News & World Report, Brown University is ranked #13 out of 436 National Universities.
Academics
Brown offers over 80 undergraduate concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The most popular majors include Computer Science, Economics, Biology, Political Science, and Engineering. The university maintains a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Traditions
Brown's traditions include the Spring Weekend music festival, the quirky Naked Donut Run, the Campus Dance during Commencement and Reunion Weekend, the Midnight Organ Recital at Sayles Hall, the ceremonial Van Wickle Gates Walk, and the Josiah S. Carberry Day.
Campus landmarks
Brown's best landmarks include the iconic Van Wickle Gates, University Hall on the Main Green, the John Carter Brown Library, the Granoff Center for the Creative Arts, Sayles Hall with its historic organ, and the picturesque Quiet Green, embodying the campus's charm and history.
Student body
Over 90% of Brown students come from outside Rhode Island, with strong representation from New York, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, and Illinois, alongside a diverse international student body from over 120 countries.
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Become a guideYour Brown University questions, answered
What GPA do you need to get into Brown University?
Brown University doesn't set a minimum GPA, but admitted students typically have GPAs between 3.9 and 4.0, usually ranking in the top 10% of their class.
Is Brown University an Ivy League school?
Yes, Brown University is one of the eight Ivy League schools, known for its prestige and academic excellence.
What is Brown University known for?
Brown is renowned for its innovative Open Curriculum, which offers a flexible yet rigorous academic experience.
Is Brown University expensive?
Yes, Brown University’s tuition is $71,312, which is higher than the national average of $47,890.
What majors is Brown University known for?
Brown University is known for majors in Computer Science, Economics, Applied Mathematics, International Relations, Biology, Engineering, English, Public Health, and Neuroscience.
Can students live off campus at Brown?
Yes, students who have reached semester level 05 by fall meet Brown’s on-campus housing requirement and can register to live off campus.
Can you tour Brown University?
Yes, Brown University offers campus tours on most weekdays and select Saturdays, starting at the Stephen Robert '62 Campus Center at 75 Waterman St. in Providence. Link to schedule a tour here.
Why is Brown University highly ranked?
Brown earns top rankings for its distinctive student experience, high-impact teaching, and research, recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and Princeton Review.
Who is Brown University's biggest rival?
Brown's biggest rival is the University of Rhode Island, particularly in football, where they compete in the Brown–Rhode Island rivalry.
Does Brown offer private campus tours?
Yes, using SchoolScoops you can take a private campus tour of Brown with a student of your choosing.
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