Cost of Attendance
Total charges at Brown involve a number of components, which are outlined. We encourage prospective students to consult the Office of Financial Aid's resources to estimate the total cost of attendance for PhD students.
Student Financial Services
Graduate - PhD Tuition & Fees
2026-2027 Graduate - PhD Student Tuition & Fees
Student account charges are billed per semester; see Student Accounts and Billing for billing and due dates. Refer to the description of fees for details regarding the mandatory fees. Review the Student Account Financial Policy for details related to student account charges, credits, and payments.
| 2026-2027 Graduate PhD Student Doctoral Tuition | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Annual | Fall | Spring |
| Tuition | $74,568 | $37,284 | $37,284 |
Refer to the description of fees for details regarding the required fees.
| 2026 - 2027 Graduate PhD Student Required Fees | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Annual | Fall | Spring |
| Graduate Student Activities Fee | $90 | $45 | $45 |
| Student Recreation Fee | $110 | $55 | $55 |
| Health Services Fee | $1,296 | $648 | $648 |
| Academic Record Fee (charged one-time to all first-time attendees in degree programs) | $100 | $100 | |
Student Health Insurance Fee Graduate students enrolled in programs that begin in the summer will be charged either a Summer rate OR an Early Arrival rate in addition to the annual rate. Spring Only Premium Coverage Effective January 1, 2027 through August 14, 2027 | Annual $5,283 Summer $1,014 Early Arrival Spring Only | Annual $5,283 | Spring Only TBD |
2026-2027 Graduate Student Summer Tuition Refund Policy
Financial Information
Visit our First Year and New-To-Brown Students page for important financial information which will help new students & families become familiar with Brown's systems and policies related to the student account.