How Student Budgets are Determined

The cost of attendance is calculated annually based on survey feedback from enrolled students regarding their living expenses, market analysis of the cost of living in the Providence area, and University charges approved by the Brown Corporation. Student budgets reflect costs only for periods of enrollment and include tuition, fees, health insurance, books and supplies (including PDA’s), national board fees, transportation expenses, and reasonable personal and living expenses. Living expenses may vary depending on whether the student is living in an apartment or at home with his or her parents. Federal regulations do not permit student budgets to include expenses related to residency interviews, the cost of purchasing an automobile or consumer debt. See the sample budget at right. Budgets are finalized in April and typically increase by 4 - 5% each year.