Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $68,230
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $68,230
- Average Net Price
- $26,572
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 13.3%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $16,598
- Books & Supplies
- $0
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $84,828
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $11,428
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $121/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 87.0%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 9.2%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 13.3%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $2,273 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $7,757 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $19,526 |
| $110,001+ | $45,823 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most Brown families pay far less than the $84,828 sticker price. The average net price drops to $26,572 after aid. Families earning under $48,000 pay just $2,273 annually, while those making $48,000-$75,000 pay $7,757. Even families earning $75,000-$110,000 pay only $19,526. Over four years, costs range from $9,092 for low-income families to $183,292 for high earners.
Brown's open curriculum attracts students willing to invest heavily in academic freedom. Graduates leave with a median debt of just $11,428, translating to monthly payments of $121. With median earnings of $93,487 ten years out, loan payments represent barely 1.5% of income. Only 13.27% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the wealthy student body. Lower-income families get the best financial deal, while wealthy families pay premium prices for prestige and curricular flexibility.
Brown's open curriculum attracts students willing to invest heavily in academic freedom. Graduates leave with a median debt of just $11,428, translating to monthly payments of $121. With median earnings of $93,487 ten years out, loan payments represent barely 1.5% of income. Only 13.27% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the wealthy student body. Lower-income families get the best financial deal, while wealthy families pay premium prices for prestige and curricular flexibility.
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