Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Brown University Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Brown University covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$68,230
Out-of-state tuition
$68,230
Average net price
$26,572
Last updated August 1, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Brown University Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$84,986
4-year attendance
$339,944
4-year tuition
$272,920
4-year net price
$106,288
Brown University Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $0 | $87,144 | $-180/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,273 | $82,713 | $189/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,757 | $77,229 | $646/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,526 | $65,460 | $1,627/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $45,823 | $39,163 | $3,819/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Brown University Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Master's Degree | $135,411 | ~10 months |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $130,101 | ~11 months |
| Applied Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $105,532 | ~13 months |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's Degree | $70,583 | ~19 months |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $64,028 | ~21 months |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $60,843 | ~23 months |
| Public Policy Analysis | Master's Degree | $59,505 | ~23 months |
| Public Health | Master's Degree | $59,311 | ~23 months |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $50,186 | ~27 months |
| Public Policy Analysis | Bachelor's Degree | $49,331 | ~28 months |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $42,643 | ~32 months |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $42,584 | ~32 months |
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Brown University ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Brown University Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
13.27%
Federal loan rate
9.22%
Median completer debt
$11,428
Median monthly payment
$121