Brown University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 5.65%
Average High School GPA: 3.9
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1470–1570
ACT Range: 34–35
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 7,272
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Generally liberal, with active student political engagement
Tuition & Fees: $74,650
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Providence, Rhode Island
Setting: Urban (College Hill neighborhood)
U.S. Region: Northeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 32°F (0°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 73°F (23°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 47 inches (1,194 mm)
Nearest Airport: T.F. Green Airport (PVD) — Approximately 10 miles (20-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram:@brownu
Men’s Swim Team Instagram: @brownu_mswimdive
Women’s Swim Team Instagram: @brownu_wswimdive
Twitter:@BrownUniversity
Facebook:@BrownUniversity
LinkedIn:Brown-University
YouTube:BrownUniversity
TikTok: N/A
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center
Men’s Head Coach: Kevin Norman
Women’s Head Coach: Kate Kovenock
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #26
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #4 in Ivy League
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #50+
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #4 in Ivy League
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U.S. News College Rankings
#13 in National Universities (tie)
#43 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#1 in Writing in the Disciplines
#21 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects
#3 in Best Colleges for Veterans
#3 in Best Undergraduate Teaching
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Forbes Top Colleges
#283
Best Employers for New Grads 2025
#179
America's Best Midsize Employers 2025
#456
America's Dream Employers 2025
#18
#16
In Private Colleges
#17
In Research Universities
#11
In The Northeast
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#31
America's Best Employers for Women 2024
#30
America's Best Employers for Diversity 2024
#33
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A+
Diversity: A+
Athletics: B
Professors: A+
Dorms: B-
Student Life: A+
Value: A
Campus: A-
Party Scene: A-
Location: A+
Campus Food: B+
Safety: B+
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #35 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: ranked #407 of 1,332
Get Recruited!
Complete the university swimming and diving
recruiting questionnaire and email the coach.