Brown University has a 6 to 1 student to faculty ratio. Over the years, the faculty has included Nobel Laureates, former world leaders, famous writers, and many other national and world award winners. The school also offers programs such as study abroad, ROTC (Army, Air Force, and Navy), and teacher certification. Currently, there are over 700 faculty and 4,600 staff members on campus.
After four years, 80% graduate from Brown, with 96% graduating in six years. Almost all freshman decide to stay after their first year, resulting in a first year retention rate of 99%.
Although known for its diversity, most students are from the Northeast, including New York, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Many other students are from Illinois and California.
Academic Profile for 2025
Distribution of Students per State
for the first-year class of
1,717
students in 2022
(Hover in each state to view details of distribution)
Student Race, Ethnicity, and Age Information
Total Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity for the 2022 school year
Students Total
7,639
Total Enrollment by Age for the 2022 school year
Students Total
7,639
Other Learning Opportunities
Distance learning
Graduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education
Undergraduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education
Special learning
ROTC - Air Force
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
Study abroad
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Accreditation
Institutional
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| Agency | Period of Accreditation | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
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07/01/1929 - Current
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Accredited
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Specialized
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| Agency / Program | Period of Accreditation | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Council on Education for Public Health
[Public Health (PHB) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level school of public health]
|
06/15/2016 - Current
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Accredited
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Council on Education for Public Health
[Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health]
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06/01/2002 - 06/15/2016
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Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
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|
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Liaison Committee on Medical Education
[Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree]
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07/01/1963 - Current
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Accredited
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