A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Brown are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 57% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
43%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
13%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
12%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 14% more female students than male students enrolled at Brown University with a gender ratio of 17% women to 15% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Brown has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
15%
|
| Women |
17%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,766
|
| Women |
2,009
|
Brown serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 96% of the student body residing outside of Rhode Island or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
3%
|
| Out of State |
81%
|
| Foreign |
15%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
14% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217156 IPEDS survey data for Brown University.
Last updated February 24, 2025