by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Brown University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Brown University were $71,412 annually for undergraduate students. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Within that total, required fees added up to $2,800; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $68,612 |
| Fees | $2,800 |
| Total | $71,412 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Brown University charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Brown University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In RI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Brown University sits above the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Brown University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Brown University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $60,944 |
| Two Years Ago | $62,680 |
| One Year Ago | $65,656 |
| Most Recent Year | $68,612 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Brown has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition increased 4.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $74,627 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.65%, which puts the figure next year near $74,734.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $74,734 |
| In 2 Years | $78,211 |
| In 3 Years | $81,850 |
| In 4 Years | $85,658 |
| In 5 Years | $89,643 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $320,453.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Brown University, see the Brown University Financial Aid page.
