Academic Life at Brown University

The Academic Picture

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Brown University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty Resources

With 6 students for every instructional faculty member, Brown University ranks among the best colleges for instructional attention when compared with the national average of 15 to 1. With 90% of instructors full time, Brown University is above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at Brown University can choose from 66 majors with reported graduates spanning 21 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Brown University are shown below:

The most popular majors at Brown University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Brown University:

• Looking for flexibility? Brown University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 564 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Brown University retains and graduates its students — 99% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Brown University.

Continue Your Research at Brown University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at Brown University — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty Composition at Brown University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation and Retention at Brown University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at Brown University — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation at Brown University — regional and program accreditation status