Undergraduate Admission
Regular Decision
Most first-year students choose to apply under our Regular Decision plan, which requires applying by January 3 (11:59 p.m. applicant's local time). Applicants who apply under our Regular Decision plan will receive a decision by early April.
Regular Decision
Most first-year students choose to apply under our Regular Decision plan, which requires applying by January 3 (11:59 p.m. applicant's local time). Applicants who apply under our Regular Decision plan will receive a decision by early April.
Standardized Tests
Brown University has returned to a policy requiring standardized test scores (either SAT or ACT scores) for first-year applicants beginning with the 2024-25 admission cycle. As we have done in prior years, we will superscore either the SAT or ACT, or both. More information can be found on our Standardized Tests webpage.
Not determinative, but informative, we have always utilized testing in context as a metric when evaluating student applications. Brown does not have minimum test scores required for admission, and a score that may be below our average test ranges should not deter a student from applying. Considering testing in context means that our understanding of a student’s scores is based on multiple factors, including educational background, socioeconomic status, home and school community, and accessibility to well-equipped testing centers. This type of contextual evaluation is one more resource we can use to ensure equitable consideration of standardized test scores and support academic preparation as we work to create a diverse and dynamic class. This policy will provide greater clarity and consistency in Brown’s admission process and will allow us to be mission-driven and data-informed.
Admission Decisions
Once you have submitted your Common Application, you will receive access to your Brown Applicant Portal from us on a rolling basis.
Applying under our Regular Decision plan will allow you to consider other college options before making your final decision by May 1. Admitted students are expected to notify Brown about their decision to enroll by May 1, which is the common reply date for many colleges.
Start Your Application
Applications to Brown are submitted online via the Common Application. Learn how to apply and start your application.