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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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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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