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Paying for Brown

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Brown actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Brown for families earning under $125,000 a year. Free tuition under $125k; full cost coverage (tuition+room+board+books) under $60k; no loans (Brown Promise); need-blind for all including internationals

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Brown's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$3,200/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$10,500/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$20,000/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$32,000/yr after aid
$110k+$46,000/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$89,028
Tuition & fees$68,230
Room & board$17,400
Average net price$26,000
Students on aid47%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsNeed-blind for international students, meets full need

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