Brown University admits 2,564 students to the undergraduate Class of 2030

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] - On Thursday, March 26, Brown University offered admission to 1,674 prospective members of its undergraduate Class of 2030. Admitted through Brown's regular decision process, the students join 890 early decision applicants offered admission in December 2025 for a total admitted class of 2,564. Robust financial aid will make Brown more accessible than ever for many of those who enroll.

The admitted students, selected from a pool of 47,937 applicants, demonstrated exceptional aptitude and accomplishments as well as a love of learning and eagerness to embrace the Open Curriculum and the rigors of academic life at Brown, said Logan Powell, associate provost for enrollment and dean of undergraduate admission.

"This group of admitted students represents a breathtaking spectrum of experiences and backgrounds, and yet they are united by a commitment to carving their own academic path and making a meaningful impact within the Brown community and the world beyond," Powell said. "They have demonstrated a tremendous spirit of collaboration and community engagement as high schoolers, and they recognize that these are also important characteristics of the Brown experience."

The applicant pool for the Class of 2030 increased 12% compared with the prior admission cycle and included students from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds and locations across the country and the world. This included a 16% increase in applicants who are international citizens. The pool also saw application increases of 15% from students who will become the first in their family to graduate from college, and 16% from students from rural backgrounds - characteristics that reflect Brown's dedicated outreach to prospective students from rural, first-generation and low-income backgrounds.

"Talented students exist everywhere, and we're committed to expanding our outreach every year to help more students learn about Brown and the incredible opportunities a Brown education can ignite," Powell said. "The core of our approach is to seek intellectual, active and engaged young scholars and leaders who will offer their talents and diverse perspectives and ideas on campus and further strengthen our community."

Drawn to Brown's student-centered approach to education, the high-achieving group of admitted students embodies the intellectual curiosity and dedication to discovery that will enable them to thrive during their time at Brown and in their future lives and careers, Powell said.

"The resonance of Brown's mission is reflected in the expanded and deeply talented applicant pool, and these exceptional admitted students will bring the intellect, excitement and determination to enrich our community and inspire new ideas and discoveries across campus in the years ahead," he said.

Removing financial barriers to a Brown education

Powell noted that with the University's purposeful efforts to broaden outreach and offer robust financial aid, a Brown education is more accessible than ever to qualified students from every socioeconomic background. Of the admitted students, 73% intend to apply for financial aid, 19% will be the first in their family to attend college, 8% are from rural backgrounds, and 52 were admitted through Brown's partnership with QuestBridge, a nonprofit that works to equalize access to top universities for students from low-income families.

Brown does not package loans in its financial aid awards, and families earning $125,000 or less with typical assets pay no tuition. In recent years, Brown has continued to strengthen its financial aid packages and introduce new access initiatives to help enroll students from every socioeconomic and geographic background. This has included measures such as the expansion of Brown's travel grant program for prospective and admitted low-income students to enable travel to campus; a fall fly-in program for students from around the country, including low-income and rural students; and full scholarships for undergraduate student veterans, who are admitted through a need-blind admissions process.

In addition, the admissions office established five regionally based positions focused on local recruiting across the U.S., working with high schools and community-based organizations, as well as an expanded network of alumni volunteers who offer information and engage with prospective students, Powell said.

Powell noted that the incoming Class of 2030 includes the first prospective students who had the opportunity to experience Brown through the Galen V. Henderson Admission Welcome Center when visiting campus. The dynamic new space opened in November in the heart of campus in Brown's historic Manning Hall, where the University now welcomes prospective students and families visiting from across the world.

"The new welcome center has been a great resource for the institution and for families - it has provided a beautiful, open space for connection and interaction among our tour guides, admission office staff and prospective students and families," Powell said. "We've never had the opportunity to interact with visitors in the ways we do now through the welcoming space the center provides."

Powell acknowledged the impact of the mass shooting on campus on Dec. 13, 2025, which took the lives of two students and injured nine others. As the University focused on campus-wide healing and recovery, applications for regular admission were due on Jan. 5, 2026. Powell said that some applicants expressed how moved they were by the strength and resilience of the Brown community and the powerful network of students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends and neighbors supporting the recovery.

"It was clear that the response to this unthinkable tragedy reinforced how close the relationship is between Brown and Providence and how the Brown community comes together to support one another," Powell said. "A number of applicants said they were affirmed by the University's commitment to an environment where students feel safe and supported, and even in the face of profound challenge, they want to be part of a strong community that looks forward with hope, resilience and purpose."

The students admitted to the Class of 2030 come from all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Mariana Islands. The U.S. states from which the highest numbers of admitted students hail are California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Texas. Among the admitted students, 1,535 are enrolled in public high school, 767 attend private school, 252 attend religious school and six are homeschooled.

The admitted class includes 64 students who plan to enroll in Brown's distinctive eight-year Program in Liberal Medical Education that allows students to combine their undergraduate studies and medical education, and 25 students admitted to the Brown-RISD dual-degree program.

Applicants began logging on to a secure website at 7 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, March 26, to learn the status of their applications. Following the release of admission decisions, Brown will host two admitted student programs on campus for the Class of 2030. The two sessions of A Day on College Hill will take place on Friday, April 17, and Thursday, April 23, for students who are able to visit Providence in person. The University will also continue to support admitted students with virtual programming that provides opportunities to explore, learn, ask questions and connect to the campus while showcasing the Brown community.

Admitted students have until Friday, May 1, to accept the University's offer of admission.