Brown
University
College Admission Office
Providence, RI. 02912
401-863-2378
Email Admissions
http://www.brown.edu
COSTS:
Tuition:
$35,888
Room and Board:
$9134
Fees, books, misc.:
$732
Providence, Rhode Island
Overview
The history
of Brown University reaches back over more than two centuries and tells
of a university constantly undergoing change. Brown was established with
a charter from the Colony’s General Assembly in 1764, and the first
men registered at the college in 1765. The first women were admitted in
1891, when the establishment of the Women’s College in Brown University
marked the beginning of eighty years of a coordinate structure for educating
women within the University. Brown is now a coeducational institution,
drawing men and women from all over the United States and many other countries
to participate in the academic and extracurricular life of an Ivy League
university. There are more than 7,000 students at Brown, of whom 5,600
are undergraduates.
A profile of the average
Brown student is practically impossible to create. Here, the typical student
is atypical and happy to be so. The diversity of Brown’s student
body is, in fact, one of the characteristics in which the University takes
most pride. Given this diversity, however, there are still some generalizations
that might apply to the Brown student body as a whole. One of them is
that students have a deep concern for both the process and the quality
of education. Another is the students’ willingness, even eagerness,
to become involved. Finally, it can be said that Brown students are highly
motivated to seek advanced study after their undergraduate years.
Brown’s Graduate School and Medical
School offer courses leading to the degrees of Master of Arts, Master
of Science, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Medical Science, Master
of Fine Arts, Master of Public Health, Doctor of Medicine, and Doctor
of Philosophy.
Location
and Community
Providence, by virtue of its size, location, and diversity, offers many
advantages to the college student. A city large enough to support a convention
center and a large, active Civic Center that draws top entertainment and
sports events, Providence is still small enough to offer involvement in
local politics, community service, and cultural activities. Providence
also offers an excellent repertory company and a major performing arts
center as well as museums, concert halls, and a good commercial transportation
system. It does not overwhelm the newcomer.
Academic
Life
Brown’s philosophy of education, promoted by students and endorsed
by the faculty, can be simply stated: students will get more out of their
education, and it will serve them better, if it is tailored to their individual
needs and goals. Because Brown’s curriculum has no distribution
requirements, students have both the latitude and the responsibility to
create an academic program that will reflect genuine and enduring personal
accomplishment.
A student may register for and complete a maximum of forty semester courses; a minimum of thirty semester courses must be completed satisfactorily to earn a diploma. Course work can be evaluated by one of two grading systems at Brown: the ABC/No Credit option or the Satisfactory/No Credit option. Work that is judged by the instructor to be unsatisfactory receives no credit, and the student’s registration in the class never appears on a formal transcript. A written analysis of the student’s work, in the form of a Course Performance Report, may be requested. The student must complete a concentration in order to graduate. This ensures an in-depth study that is centered on the unit provided by a discipline or disciplines, a problem, a theme, or a broad question.
Advanced Placement credit is available, as are opportunities for independent or honors work. Brown operates on a two-semester calendar. The first term begins in early September and continues through mid-December, while the second term runs from late January until mid-May.
Majors
Offered:
Brown University offers the following degree
programs for undergraduates: the Bachelor of Arts (A.B.), the Bachelor
of Science (Sc.B.), a five-year program leading to the combined Bachelor
of Science and Bachelor of Arts (Sc.B. and A.B.), and the Program in Liberal
Medical Education, leading to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
at the end of four years and an M.D. degree four years later (from the
Brown Medical School).
Within a degree program, Brown students elect a concentration that is the focus of their undergraduate work. Standardized concentrations are available in the following areas: Africana studies, American civilization, ancient studies, anthropology, anthropology—linguistics, applied mathematics (applied mathematics—biology, applied mathematics—computer science, and applied mathematics—economics), architectural studies, art (applied art and art history), art—semiotics, biological and medical sciences (biochemistry, biology, biophysics, human biology, marine biology, molecular biology, and neuroscience), chemical physics, chemistry (biochemistry, geology—chemistry), classics (classics and Sanskrit, Greek, Greek and Latin, and Latin), cognitive neuroscience, cognitive science, commerce/organizations/and entrepreneurship, community health, comparative literature, computational biology, computer science, computer science—economics, development studies, East Asian studies, economics (economics and mathematics), education studies, Egyptology (Egyptian civilization, Egyptian history, and Egyptian language and literature), engineering (biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, materials, and mechanical engineering), engineering and economics, engineering and physics, English and American literature, environmental studies, ethnic studies, French studies, gender studies, geological sciences (geology—biology, geology—chemistry, and geology—physics/mathematics), German studies, Hispanic studies, history, history of art and architecture, institute for archaeology and the ancient world, international relations, Italian studies, Judaic studies, late antique cultures, Latin American studies, linguistics, literary arts, literatures and cultures in English, mathematics (mathematical economics, mathematics—computer science, and mathematics—physics), medieval cultures, Middle East studies, modern culture and media (modern culture and media—German and modern culture and media—Italian), music, neuroscience, Old World archaeology and art, philosophy (ethics and political philosophy, logic and philosophy of science), physics, political science, Portuguese and Brazilian studies, psychology, public policy/American institutions, religious studies, Renaissance and Early Modern studies, science and society, semiotics—French, sexuality and society, Slavic studies, sociology, South Asian studies, statistics, theater arts, urban studies, and visual art. In addition, each student at Brown may pursue study in any academic area through either independent study or an independent concentration program of the student’s design.
Facilities
and Resources
The main campus of Brown University occupies an area of approximately
140 acres. More than fifty buildings are devoted to classroom, laboratory,
research, library, office, and conference use by departments of instruction.
The University Library, containing more than 5 million items, includes
the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, the John Hay Library, the Sciences
Library, the Orwig Music Library, the John Carter Brown Library, and the
Ann Mary Brown Library. The University provides extensive modern laboratory
and computer facilities designed for undergraduate and graduate instruction
as well as research. The Performing Arts Complex, the Catherine Bryan
Dill Center for the Performing Arts, includes the Leeds Theater, the Stuart
Theater, and the Ashamu Dance Studio.
Campus
Life
Brown students feel a commitment to learn—and live—outside
of the classroom. More than 200 clubs and activities thrive on the Brown
campus. These range from athletic and recreational programs to community-service
organizations and environmental-action groups; music, drama, and theater
groups; literary publications; political organizations; clubs for vocational
interests; and the nation’s first college radio station. Specific
activities vary from year to year according to student interest.
Sports / Varsity Athletics
The NCAA has honored more than 800 Division I sports teams with public recognition awards for their latest Academic Progress Rate scores. Brown University had 24 teams honored by the NCAA with public recognition awards for high academic achievement, second most in the nation.
Expenses
Tuition for is $35,888. The cost of room and board was $9134. Fees totaled $732. Books and personal expenses were estimated at $2586.
Financial
Aid / Scholarships
Brown practices a need-blind admission policy. For applicants applying
for financial assistance, the Financial Aid Office makes all awards on
the basis of the candidate’s need, as determined from the Financial
Aid PROFILE analysis of the College Scholarship Service. A three-part
package of aid is awarded, consisting of a scholarship, a loan, and a
campus job (first-year students who are eligible for a University scholarship
are not required to work). The University participates in the federally
funded Federal Work-Study, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity
Grant (FSEOG), and Federal Perkins Loan programs. Candidates should file
the PROFILE application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) by February 1 and are notified of their award in April. Approximately
40 percent of students in each entering class receive University scholarship
aid.
Admission
Requirements / Application
Individuals are considered for admission to
Brown on the basis of academic and personal qualities. A strong scholastic
background and the intellectual ability to meet the demands of a rigorous
academic program are required. Secondary school records, teacher and counselor
evaluations, and the results of standardized tests are all important factors
in a decision. To obtain a diverse student body, Brown also reviews each
candidate’s credentials in light of the individual’s strengths.
Special interests, talents, and qualities are important; the Board of
Admission is concerned with the extent to which each applicant might contribute
in his or her own way to the total life of the University.
Brown University
The College Admission Office
Providence, Rhode Island 02912
401-863-2378
admission_undergraduate@brown.edu
http://www.brown.edu
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