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    Brown University has a 6 to 1 student to faculty ratio. Over the years, the faculty has included Nobel Laureates, former world leaders, famous writers, and many other national and world award winners. The school also offers programs such as study abroad, ROTC (Army, Air Force, and Navy), and teacher certification. Currently, there are over 700 faculty and 4,600 staff members on campus.

    After four years, 80% graduate from Brown, with 96% graduating in six years. Almost all freshman decide to stay after their first year, resulting in a first year retention rate of 99%.

    Although known for its diversity, most students are from the Northeast, including New York, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Many other students are from Illinois and California.

    Academic Profile for 2025

    Four Year Graduation Rate
    80%

    Six Year Graduation Rate
    96%

    Eight Year Graduation Rate
    97%

    Student to Faculty Ratio
    6 to 1

    First Year Retention Rate
    99%


    Distribution of Students per State

    for the first-year class of
    1,717
    students in 2022

    (Hover in each state to view details of distribution)

    None
    1 To 5
    6 To 15
    16 To 25
    26 To 50
    51 and Above

    Student Race, Ethnicity, and Age Information


    Total Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity for the 2022 school year

    Students Total
    7,639

    Total Enrollment by Age for the 2022 school year

    Students Total
    7,639

    Other Learning Opportunities
    Distance learning
    Graduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education
    Undergraduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education
    Special learning
    ROTC - Air Force
    ROTC - Army
    ROTC - Navy
    Study abroad
    Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)


    Accreditation

    Institutional

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    Agency Period of Accreditation Status
    New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    07/01/1929 - Current
    Accredited
    Specialized

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    Agency / Program Period of Accreditation Status
    Council on Education for Public Health
    [Public Health (PHB) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level school of public health]
    06/15/2016 - Current
    Accredited
    Council on Education for Public Health
    [Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health]
    06/01/2002 - 06/15/2016
    Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
    Liaison Committee on Medical Education
    [Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree]
    07/01/1963 - Current
    Accredited
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