by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Brown will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Brown this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 7,043 undergraduate students at Brown University is 991 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 6 to 1 which places Brown University among the best concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Brown University , there are 6 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the best regarding instructional attention. | |||||
| The vast majority of the instructors (86.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (96.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Brown University compares to the national average
Brown University offers 94 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 59 majors within 21 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Brown University awarded 2,182 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 0 | 229 | 229 |
| Economics | 0 | 203 | 203 |
| Applied Mathematics | 0 | 178 | 178 |
| General Biology | 0 | 93 | 93 |
| History | 0 | 87 | 87 |
Find out what Brown University's top fields of study and majors are