Brown University
Brown University is a private Ivy League research university located in Providence, Rhode Island. It is renowned for its flexible Open Curriculum, which allows students to design their own academic program without core distribution requirements. The university also features unique joint programs such as the 8-year Program in Liberal Medical Education.
Acceptance rate
5.6%
Undergrad enrollment
7,272
Test policy
Test required
Application fee
$80
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| TransferSpring Entry Transfer | October 2, 2026 |
| Financial AidTransfer (Spring Entry) Financial Aid Deadline | October 2, 2026 |
| Early DecisionEarly Decision Deadline | November 1, 2026 |
| Financial AidEarly Decision Financial Aid Deadline | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Decision Deadline | January 5, 2027 |
| Financial AidRegular Decision Financial Aid Deadline | February 1, 2027 |
| Financial AidTransfer (Fall Entry) Financial Aid Deadline | March 1, 2027 |
| TransferFall Entry Transfer | March 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
Brown's Open Curriculum allows students to explore broadly while also diving deeply into their academic pursuits. Tell us about any academic interests that excite you, and how you might pursue them at Brown.
Students entering Brown often find that making their home on College Hill naturally invites reflection on where they came from. Share how an aspect of your growing up has inspired or challenged you, and what unique contributions this might allow you to make to the Brown community.
Brown students care deeply about their work and the world around them. Students find contentment, satisfaction, and meaning in daily interactions and major discoveries. Whether big or small, mundane or spectacular, tell us about something that brings you joy.
If you could teach a class on any one thing, whether academic or otherwise, what would it be?
Committing to a future career as a physician while in high school requires careful consideration and self-reflection. Explain your personal motivation to pursue a career in medicine, and why the Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) will best meet your professional and personal goals.
Healthcare is constantly changing as it is affected by racial and social inequities, economics, politics, technology, and more. Please respond to one of the following prompts (250 words): Option A: "How will you, as a future physician, make a positive impact?" Option B: "How has your personal background uniquely shaped your perspective on the field of medicine?"