What was unique about Brown University when it opened?

At its foundation, Brown was the first college in North America to accept students regardless of their religious affiliation. The university is home to the oldest applied mathematics program in the United States, the oldest engineering program in the Ivy League, and the third-oldest medical program in New England.

What qualities does Brown University look for?

We look for intelligent, highly motivated students from all walks of life who may come from diverse backgrounds and cultural heritages, who represent different academic and extracurricular interests, and who bring a spectrum of ideologies to Brown.

Are Brown students smart?

OkCupid used U.S. News and World Report’s rankings to determine the smartest students, and ranked them based on attractiveness. Brown tied with Duke for the third spot.

What is Brown University’s motto?

In deo speramus
Brown University/Motto

Was Brown an all girls college?

Brown was founded in 1764 — the third college in New England and the seventh in Colonial America. Women were first admitted to Brown in 1891. The Women’s College was later renamed Pembroke College in Brown University before merging with Brown College, the men’s undergraduate school, in 1971.

What type of students is Brown looking for?

As a top-tier college, Brown is looking for students who have demonstrated exceptional performance in and out of the classroom while in high school. However, given the competitiveness of the application process, performance alone is not enough.

Does Brown Do minors?

Do you offer minors? While Brown does not offer the option of pursuing a minor, students interested in this type of academic experience may consider pursuing one of our Certificate Programs. Current opportunities include Entrepreneurship, Engaged Scholarship, and Data Fluency.