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Brown UniversitySAT & ACT Scores

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1470–1550 on the SAT and 34–36 on the ACT.

Admitted-student score ranges

Each bar shows the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students. Aim for the upper end to be comfortably competitive.

SAT total1470 – 1550
40080012001600

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1470 and 1550 on the SAT total.

ACT composite34 – 36
1122436

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 34 and 36 on the ACT composite.

Test25th percentile75th percentile
SAT total14701550
ACT composite3436

What the “middle 50%” actually means

These are not cutoffs. The 25th percentile (1470 SAT / 34 ACT) means a quarter of admitted students scored at or below it, and the 75th percentile (1550 SAT / 36 ACT) means a quarter scored at or above it. Half of admitted students land inside the range — and students are admitted both below and above it every year, because scores are only one part of the application.

Brown University requires the SAT or ACT

For the current application cycle, Brown University requires you to submit an SAT or ACT score. A strong score is part of a complete application, so it is worth preparing for.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers about SAT and ACT scores for Brown University, from the data above.

What SAT score do I need for Brown University?+
There is no fixed cutoff. The middle 50% of recently enrolled Brown University students scored between 1470 and 1550 on the SAT, so a competitive target is around 1550 (the 75th percentile). A score near 1510 would sit close to the middle of admitted students.
Is a 1470 SAT good enough for Brown University?+
A 1470 sits at roughly the 25th percentile — about a quarter of enrolled students scored at or below it, so it is within range but on the lower end. Admitted students at that level typically stand out in other ways (grades, rigor, essays, activities). Aiming closer to 1550 gives you more margin.
What ACT score do I need for Brown University?+
The middle 50% of recently enrolled students scored 34–36 on the ACT. A composite around 36 would place you near the top of that range; 34 is roughly the 25th percentile.
Is Brown University test-optional or test-required?+
For the current application cycle, Brown University requires you to submit an SAT or ACT score. A strong score is part of a complete application, so it is worth preparing for.

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Score ranges describe the middle 50% of Brown University’s admitted students (Recent entering class (Brown "Admission by the Numbers")); they are not admission cutoffs or guarantees. Brown was among the first Ivies to reinstate a testing requirement, announced in 2024 and effective with the Class of 2029. Figures are compiled from official Common Data Set and college sources and may differ slightly from the most recent cycle — always confirm with Brown University’s admissions office.

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