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Brown University

Brown University
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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

13% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Brown enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$16,598
Total Cost of Attendance$87,648

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $-420 $-1,680
$30-48k $2,031 $8,124
$48-75k $5,858 $23,432
$75-110k $16,219 $64,876
$110k+ $44,937 $179,748

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Brown University

13.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$11,428
Median Debt at Graduation

Is Brown University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$93,487
Median Earnings (10yr)
$11,428
Median Debt
8.2x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Brown University — 8.2x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Brown University True Cost by Family Income

13% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Brown enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $-420 $-1,680
$30-48k $2,031 $8,124
$48-75k $5,858 $23,432
$75-110k $16,219 $64,876
$110k+ $44,937 $179,748

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$16,598
Total Cost of Attendance$87,648

Financial Aid & Student Debt

13.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$11,428
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$79,131
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

Brown University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Brown University actually cost per year?
Brown University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $87,648/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $13,725/yr, a 84% discount off sticker price.
Does Brown University offer good financial aid?
13% of Brown University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Brown University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Brown University requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at Brown University?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $-420/yr at Brown University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $44,937/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is Brown University worth the cost?
Brown University graduates earn a median of $93,487 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $350,592 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. Brown University is not affiliated with DeepColleges.