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Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
6,102
Total Undergrads
Including 226 Part-time
1,499
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Gender Breakdown:
52% Women
48% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-AA

Ivy Group

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

15
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $106,311)
18
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $76,448)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 69 98 - -
Baseball 26 - - -
Basketball 12 15 - Yes
Equestrian - 30 - -
Fencing 14 16 - -
Field Hockey - 21 Yes -
Football 93 - - -
Golf 8 9 - Yes
Gymnastics - 15 - -
Ice Hockey 25 22 Yes Yes
Lacrosse 36 25 Yes -
Rowing 48 63 - -
Skiing - 9 Yes -
Soccer 23 26 Yes Yes
Softball - 16 - Yes
Squash 11 14 - Yes
Swimming and Diving 22 30 - -
Tennis 11 12 Yes Yes
Volleyball - 20 Yes Yes
Water Polo 17 16 - Yes
Wrestling 21 - - -
Badminton - - - Yes
Bowling - - - Yes
Court Sports - - - Yes
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes Yes
Outdoor Fitness/Recreation - - - Yes
Rugby - - Yes -
Sailing - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 13.4%
Black/non-Hispanic 5.1%
Hispanic 8.0%
Non-resident alien 13.7%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 11.2%
Two or more races 2.0%
White/non-Hispanic 46.1%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 7%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 20 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
  • Opera
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Yearbook
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Model United Nations
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 1
Liquor Law Violation 0
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 9
Property Crime 40

Notable Alumni

  • Charles Evans Hughes [Class of 1910], Former Supreme Court justice
  • Duncan Sheik [Class of 1992], Singer/songwriter
  • John F. Kennedy, Jr. [Class of 1983], Son of John F. Kennedy
  • Laura Linney [Class of 1986], Academy Award nominated actress
  • Lisa Loeb [Class of 1990], Singer/songwriter
  • Robert Conley [Class of 1953], Founder of NPR
  • Ted Turner [Class of 1960], Media mogul
  • Todd Haynes [Class of 1985], Writer/director
  • John D. Rockefeller, Jr. [Class of 1897], Philanthropist, son of John D. Rockefeller
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Junior from WNY
  • 4
  • “The open atmosphere at Brown carries into dorms as well. Most everyone is friendly and greets each other with a smile. The facilities themselves, however, leave a bit to be…”

  • Jul-20-2012 » Read More
  • Lauren
  • 4
  • “depending on the dorm you get, you can be living in paradise or living in a beer-strewn hallway. i particularly like where i live since even though it is far…”

  • Mar-07-2012 » Read More
  • Amber from TX
  • 4
  • “I've had good experiences in the dorms so far. I live in quiet housing (a type of specialty dorm). Some dorm rooms are quite small and I have heard…”

  • Jun-03-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Kyle from Rossmoor, CA
  • Jan-15-2013 I am a current student here

    The food here at Brown is pretty good overall, but can get old really quickly. I suggest get a smaller meal plan so that you can eat off campus more often, like on Thayer Street.

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  • 4
  • J from CA
  • Jan-03-2013 I am a current student here

    There's quite a few dining areas with differing levels of convenience and variety, depending on your needs.

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  • 4
  • Isabelle from New York, NY
  • Jan-03-2013 I am a current student here

    Brown Dining Services really tries to make dining fun! It all isn't gourmet but there are a lot of great options as well.

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  • 3
  • S from WA
  • Jul-22-2012 I am a current student here

    The dining hall food could be improved, but the campus cafes often get food from outside vendors and the best on-campus food. Off-campus, there are lots of close (relatively inexpensive) restaurants. In addition, there are food trucks that appear every day!

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  • 3
  • Junior from WNY
  • Jul-20-2012 I am a current student here

    While Brown may be in the top 10 for vegan friendly dining services, the food overall is lackluster, and the meal plan is a pain.

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  • 3
  • Shanna from Oakland Gardens, NY
  • Jun-27-2012 I am a current student here

    We have buffet style, fast food, deli's, and Asian food. The more expensive, the better the food. The cheaper it is, the worse it is. There's nothing special about our food and dining but we have Thayer Street right on campus which is a long street with many different (and cheap!) restaurants, stores, and eateries.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Junior from WNY
  • Jul-20-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life participation is much higher among men than women. Although, much of the nightlife is dictated by fraternities.

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  • 0
  • Shanna from Oakland Gardens, NY
  • Jun-27-2012 I am a current student here

    There is very little Greek life but the Greek life that is available throw great parties. But you don't feel hassled to join a frat or sorority. Most parties are thrown by dorms, not houses.

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  • 0
  • Amber from TX
  • Jun-03-2012 I am a current student here

    I don't partake in this, but it comprises less than 10% of the student body (which I think is wonderful in my opinion).

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