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Brown University
Also known as: Brown, Brown University, Ivy League
Private Nonprofit school in Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
Founded in 1764 as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Brown University is the seventh‑oldest institution of higher education in the United States and a member of the Ivy League . Its 146‑acre College Hill campus in Providence enrolls approximately 10,737 students (7,222 undergraduates; 2,920 graduate students) and is distinguished by its Open Curriculum, which allows for student‑designed concentrations and interdisciplinary study . Renowned for its research excellence and notable faculty, Brown maintains a 6:1 student‑faculty ratio and supports high-impact scholarship across the arts, sciences, medical, and public affairs schools.
SAT Scores are required
This university has a test-required policy.
Beginning with the 2025–26 application cycle, Brown University requires all first‑year applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores; scores are reviewed holistically without minimum thresholds, and applicants may request testing waivers due to access constraints .
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
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