Brown Transfer Acceptance Rate and More

Want to transfer to Brown? You're in good company! Last year, about 1,500 aspiring transfer students applied there. Keep reading for Brown's transfer acceptance rate, tips for transfer applicants, and more.

Brown University transfer acceptance rate

For the 2022-2023 school year, the transfer acceptance rate was 5%. 68% of admitted transfer students went on to enroll.

This transfer acceptance rate is similar those of other Ivy League schools, which are generally in the single digits.

Brown University transfer requirements

Brown requires that all transfer applicants submit:

Application fee of $75
Common Application
Supplemental essays
Official high school transcript
Official college transcript(s) from all previous college coursework
College Report, aka Report of Good Standing, from your current university
Two letters of recommendation from college professors or TAs
Two instructor evaluations from faculty who have taught you at your current college.
Mid Term Report from your current university
Financial aid documents

Brown doesn't require that you submit standardized test scores, but you should.

Brown University transfer deadline

The application deadline for transfer applicants for the fall semester is March 1.

The application deadline for transfer applicants for the spring semester is October 2.

Brown University community college pathways

Brown doesn't have any transfer agreements with community colleges, but lots of other colleges do! Let's work together to find another option for you.

Brown University transfer application advice

Keep your grades up, even as you work on your transfer applications. Transfer applicants' grades in college courses are almost certainly the most important element of their applications to Brown.
Submit standardized test scores. Brown doesn't require them, but you still should provide every scrap of flattering information possible. If you think you could have gotten better SAT or ACT scores, you could re-take the test, but don't do test prep at the expense of your college coursework or getting strong transfer applications together.
Get organized. You don't want to miss the Brown transfer deadline! You're probably also considering schools other than Brown too. The transfer application process requires keeping track of lots of transfer deadlines and requirements. It's so easy to let something slip through the cracks. In my online course on transfer admission, I offer you all the spreadsheet column headings an aspiring transfer student needs to keep on top of everything.
Get compelling recommendation letters. These letters should come from college professors and focus primarily on your college-level academic performance. For more specific suggestions on how to get appealing recommendation letters, take my online course on transfer admission
Write the right personal statement. There are topics that will make you look like a sure bet for a transfer student and topics that will scare admissions officers. Find out what topics competitive applicants write about in my online course on transfer admission.
Demonstrate interest in Brown in particular. Show that you want to attend Brown with lots of little college-specific details in your essays. That will make the admission office think you're likely to enroll if admitted, which may improve your odds. Get a checklist of ways prospective transfer students can demonstrate interest in my online course on transfer admission.
Know what your family can afford. At many colleges, including Brown, financial aid for transfer students is less generous.
If you want some help navigating the transfer application process, consider booking a one-on-one session with me. I'd be delighted to work with you!