2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$25,028
Net Price
6%
Admitted
66%
Enrolled
96%
Graduation Rate
6/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Brown University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 10,696. In 2021, there were 122 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #1 in Rhode Island and ranks #8 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
122
Total Enrollment
10,696
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
Ranking for Brown University
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Rhode Island Rank
Combining ranking factors for 9 schools that offer psychology degrees in Rhode Island, Brown University ranks #1.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Brown University ranks #8.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Brown University offers Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology and Research Psychology at the bachelor level. At the doctorate level, the university offers Experimental Psychology and Research Psychology.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | PhD |
| Cognitive Psychology | 20 | – |
| Experimental Psychology | 39 | 2 |
| Research Psychology | 59 | 2 |
| Total Graduates | 118 | 4 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 46,568 students applied to the Brown University. The university admitted 6% and 66% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Rhode Island universities is 12,908. On average, all Rhode Island institutions admit 66% and 26% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Brown University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 98%. Compared to all Rhode Island four or more years colleges, the percentage is 73%.
The overall graduation rate for Brown University is 96%, compared to 74% for all Rhode Island universities.
Compare Brown to Rhode Island Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Brown University to the average of all Rhode Island four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
Brown
46,568
Applicants
6%
Percent Admitted
66%
Percent Enrolled
98%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
96%
Graduation Rate
RI Colleges
12,908
Applicants
66%
Percent Admitted
26%
Percent Enrolled
73%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
74%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 1,396 or 87% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 207 or 13% part-time faculty members employed at Brown University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 926 or 58%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
Brown
6 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
87%
Percent Full-Time
13%
Percent Part-Time
58%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
RI Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
50%
Percent Full-Time
50%
Percent Part-Time
47%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Brown University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $60,944, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,652.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $60,944 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,139.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Brown University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Brown University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $16,346 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,268 |
| Total Living Expenses | $18,614 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $60,944 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,652 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $81,210 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $60,944 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,139 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $62,083 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Brown University is $25,028. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Brown University to all Rhode Island universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
Brown
$81,210
Cost to Attend
$51,907
Average Financial Aid
55%
Percent Receiving Aid
$25,028
Net Price
RI Colleges
$50,499
Cost to Attend
$19,330
Average Financial Aid
91%
Percent Receiving Aid
$26,546
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 964 or 55%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 3,254 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $51,907.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 3,254 | $51,907 |
| Pell Grants | 934 | $5,059 |
| Federal Student Loans | 581 | $5,731 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Brown University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
Brown
3,254
Grant or Scholarship Aid
68%
Grants or Scholarships
934
Number of Pell Grants
20%
Pell Grants
581
Federal Student Loans
12%
Federal Student Loans
RI Colleges
4,733
Grant or Scholarship Aid
53%
Grants or Scholarships
1,717
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
2,501
Federal Student Loans
28%
Federal Student Loans
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