Admission Results
Brown University acceptance rate and admitted-student profile
Brown University shows an observed acceptance rate of 39.6% from 211 application outcomes in the NexStudy admits/rejects database.
Acceptance rate
39.6%
Applications
211
Accepted
67
Rank by volume
#39
Score distributions
| GPA average | 3.71 |
| GPA middle 50% | 3.57 - 3.95 |
| GRE average | N/A |
| GRE quant / verbal | N/A / N/A |
| IELTS average | N/A |
| TOEFL average | N/A |
| GMAT average | N/A |
Scores are community-reported. Use them as directional benchmarks, not official admission cutoffs.
Top reported programs
Epidemiology
39 outcomes - 11.1% acceptance
Biotechnology
24 outcomes - 42.1% acceptance
Computational Biology
20 outcomes - 20% acceptance
Biostatistics
11 outcomes - 25% acceptance
Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences
9 outcomes - 25% acceptance
Music Composition
9 outcomes - 11.1% acceptance
Musicology
8 outcomes - 0% acceptance
Neuroscience
6 outcomes - 75% acceptance
Recent decisions
Latest admit, reject, waitlist and interview outcomes for this school.
| Decision | Program | Profile | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitlist | English and Literary Arts Creative WritingMFA | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Admit | Computer ScienceMasters | GPA 3.91 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Admit | Computer ScienceMasters | GPA 3.4 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Admit | Computer ScienceMasters | GPA 3.99 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | Computer ScienceMasters | GPA 3.6 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Admit | NeurosciencePhD | GPA 3.91 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | EconomicsPhD | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Admit | Electrical And Computer EngineeringMasters | GPA 3.75 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Admit | Social Data AnalyticsMasters | GPA 4 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | Electrical EngineeringPhD | GPA 3.78 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Waitlist | SociologyPhD | GPA 3.93 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology (EEOB)PhD | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
What is the acceptance rate for Brown University?
Brown University has an observed acceptance rate of 39.6% in the NexStudy admission results dataset, based on 211 reported applications.
What scores do admitted students report for Brown University?
Use the score distribution table on this page to compare GPA, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL and GMAT averages. Treat them as community-reported benchmarks, not official cutoffs.
Can I use these admission results to estimate my chances?
Yes, as a directional benchmark. Combine the decision history with your profile strength, program fit, deadlines, essays and funding plan before finalising a dream-target-safe shortlist.