Warren Alpert Medical School (Brown)

Providence, Rhode IslandMD Official website

Class size1442025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$74,670One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

To support and promote the health of individuals and communities through innovative medical education programs, research initiatives, and clinical excellence in service to society and to improve the health and wellness of all.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Office of Admissions222 Richmond Street, Box G-MProvidence, RI 02912 USA

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$74,670
Out of state$74,670
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$104,340
Out of state$104,340
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$170,188
Students receiving aid
71%
Health insurance
In state
$5,367
Out of state
$5,367
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$1,671
Earnings, 1 year out
$72,351
Earnings, 5 years out
$134,929

Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, All applicants
Canadian ApplicantsYesYes, All applicants can apply, but financial aid is limited.
International ApplicantsYesYes, All applicants can apply, but financial aid is limited.
DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, All applicants can apply, but financial aid is limited.
Transfer applicantsConditionsAccepted with conditions
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditConditionsVaries by course
Online courseworkConditionsVaries by course
Pass/fail courseworkConditionsVaries by course

Community College coursework is acceptable to fulfill individual prerequisite requirements. Success in additional or more advanced coursework at a 4-year bachelor's level school or above will enhance a candidate's competitiveness in the application process.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

63.8applications per seat2025-2026
9,186applications received2025-2026
0.9%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    January 2024
    Latest accepted
    September 12, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    Exploring PREview for Future use – will not be used in this cycle’s admissions decisions
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $120
    Sent to
    All verified AMCAS applicants.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    November 1, 2026
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Invitations
    August
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiochemistryOne course in Biochemistry with lab is required.LabRequired
  • BiologyTwo courses with a grade of B or higher, covering cell biology and genetics (lab experience is highly recommended)0Required
  • ChemistryTwo courses in general (inorganic) chemistry, one course in organic chemistry. (Biochemistry is also required and listed separately.)LabRequired
  • Composition & RhetoricWhile there is no specific course requirement, strong writing skills are expected. Courses that involve substantial expository writing (e.g., English, philosophy, history) can enhance writing skills.Recommended
  • MathematicsOne course in calculus or statistics (biostatistics preferred)Required
  • PhysicsTwo-course sequence covering mechanics, heat, electricity, optics, and radiation physics.Required

Interview

Video interview

Admissions interviews are conducted virtually

Regional interviews

Admissions interviews are conducted virtually

How the school describes it

Group session and two individual meetings.

Invitations

August

A typical interview day

Thursdays and most Fridays between mid- September and February. The interview day program runs from 9:40am until 3:30pm and includes an orientation session, virtual tour led by a current student, student lunchtime panel, and two 30 minute one-on-one open file interviews.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
Varies from year to year, usually between 10-30.
Waitlist offers
0

Candidates placed on the waitlist are encouraged to update their file if they have not already done so.

Sources

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-08-04.

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