Brown 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$62,304

Cost of attendance at Brown University in 2022 for students from Rhode Island.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average	$13,017
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$62,304

Cost of attendance at Brown University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average	$29,627
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Brown University was $25,028. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Brown

Brown net price calculator

$25,028

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Rhode Island and nationwide.

Rhode Island's average	$14,603
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Brown for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$25,028	$2,631 (10%)	$4,849	$5,870	$8,446	$21,773	$43,008
2021	$27,659	$441 (2%)	$1,468	$2,842	$10,219	$23,160	$44,033
2020	$27,218	$20	$201	$6,684	$11,689	$21,634	$43,592
2019	$27,238	$1,587 (6%)	$6,250	$5,589	$14,452	$21,447	$47,403
2018	$25,651	$387 (2%)	$5,335	$5,459	$12,181	$20,042	$45,773
2017	$25,264	$2,307 (10%)	$5,849	$7,164	$12,697	$22,308	$44,695
2016	$22,957	$1,764 (8%)	$4,695	$7,119	$13,206	$21,143	$46,140
2015	$21,193	$1,176 (5%)	$3,186	$7,129	$10,700	$22,282	$42,007
2014	$22,369	--	$5,234	$7,000	$11,259	$21,279	$41,051

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Brown University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$82,570	$2,122 (3%)	$62,304	-	$1,652
2021	$80,448	$2,958 (4%)	$60,696	-	$1,642
2020	$77,490	$3,598 (5%)	$58,404	-	$1,632
2019	$73,892	$2,842 (4%)	$55,556	-	$1,595
2018	$71,050	$2,944 (4%)	$53,419	-	$1,571
2017	$68,106	$2,726 (4%)	$51,366	-	$1,540
2016	$65,380	$2,686 (4%)	$49,346	-	$1,450
2015	$62,694	$2,234 (4%)	$47,434	-	$1,420
2014	$60,460	$2,320 (4%)	$45,612	-	$1,404
2013	$58,140	--	$43,758	-	$1,360

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Brown provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 5,013 dormitories available to its students at $10,054 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Brown is $1,117 per month.
Does Brown provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Brown for one academic year is $6,292, which works out to $699 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Brown estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,652.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Brown estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,268

If living off-campus, with family: N/A

If living off-campus, not with family: N/A
How much is Brown application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $75 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Brown offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Brown University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,905	$1,905
For out-of-state students	$1,905	$1,905

Housing and Meal

Brown University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Brown University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,292	$10,054	N/A	20	5,013
2021	$6,118	$9,774	N/A	20	4,903
2020	$5,912	$9,420	N/A	20	5,073
2019	$5,550	$9,120	N/A	20	5,092
2018	$5,236	$8,784	N/A	20	5,003
2017	$4,916	$8,284	N/A	20	5,004
2016	$4,728	$7,972	N/A	20	5,005

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Brown University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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