Schools NCAA Division I Brown University
NCAA Division I · 2025–26 Season

Brown University Hockey

Providence, RI ·Private Nonprofit ·7,226 undergrads
Program Overview

Brown University fields a NCAA Division I hockey program in Providence, RI. The 2025–26 roster carries 28 players, making it a mid-size program within its division.

What sets this roster apart is its international composition — 9 players from outside the United States, representing Canada, Russia. That kind of international reach is unusual for programs at this level and speaks to active recruiting or strong word-of-mouth in those markets.

Junior hockey–heavy roster

Over 86% of this roster came through junior hockey circuits. Players here have typically spent one or more seasons in competitive junior programs before choosing college hockey — a meaningful indicator of prior competitive experience.

Highly selective admissions

With a 5.4% acceptance rate, this is among the most academically selective programs in ACHA. The hockey and academic bars are both genuinely high — players who succeed here typically have strong profiles on both fronts.

School Profile

Brown University at a Glance

Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent cohort.

5.4%
Acceptance Rate
Very selective
1,546
Average SAT Score
Combined reading + math
$87,648
Total Annual Cost
Tuition, room, board & fees
96%
4-Year Graduation Rate
Most recent cohort
$93,487
Median Earnings (10yr)
$79,131 at 6 years
$11,428
Median Graduate Debt
Among graduates who borrowed
$71,412
Tuition (Out-of-State)
14% of students receive Pell grants
7,226
Undergraduate Enrollment
Private Nonprofit institution
Earnings Rankings

Brown University Rankings by Major

49 majors ranked in the top 25 by median earnings (4-year, by major). Explore full rankings →

#1
International Relations and National Security Studies
Men's NCAA D1
#1
International Relations and National Security Studies
Women's NCAA D1
#1
Public Health
Women's NCAA D1
#2
Engineering, General
Men's NCAA D1
#2
Engineering, General
Women's NCAA D1
#2
English Language and Literature, General
Men's NCAA D1
#2
English Language and Literature, General
Women's NCAA D1
#2
Applied Mathematics
All Men's
#2
Applied Mathematics
Men's NCAA D1
#2
Applied Mathematics
Women's NCAA D1
#2
Human Biology
All Men's
#2
Public Health
Men's NCAA D1
#2
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
All Men's
#2
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Men's NCAA D1
#2
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Women's NCAA D1
#3
Computer Science
Men's NCAA D1
#3
Computer Science
Women's NCAA D1
#3
Engineering, General
All Men's
#3
Public Policy Analysis
Men's NCAA D1
#3
Public Policy Analysis
Women's NCAA D1
#3
Urban Studies/Affairs
All Men's
#3
Fine and Studio Arts
Women's NCAA D1
#3
History
Men's NCAA D1
#3
History
Women's NCAA D1
#4
Area Studies
Women's NCAA D1
#4
Computer Science
All Men's
#4
English Language and Literature, General
All Men's
#4
Public Policy Analysis
All Men's
#4
Fine and Studio Arts
Men's NCAA D1
#6
Area Studies
Men's NCAA D1
#6
Fine and Studio Arts
All Men's
#7
Research and Experimental Psychology
Men's NCAA D1
#7
Research and Experimental Psychology
Women's NCAA D1
#7
Economics
Men's NCAA D1
#7
Economics
Women's NCAA D1
#7
International Relations and National Security Studies
All Men's
#7
History
All Men's
#8
Political Science and Government
Women's NCAA D1
#9
Political Science and Government
Men's NCAA D1
#10
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Women's NCAA D1
#11
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Men's NCAA D1
#16
Research and Experimental Psychology
All Men's
#16
Public Health
All Men's
#17
Economics
All Men's
#24
Area Studies
All Men's
Roster Geography

Where Do Brown University Hockey Players Come From?

28 players · 16 states & regions · 2025–26 roster.

ON4 players
NY4 players
AB3 players
MI3 players
NJ2 players
CT2 players
MA2 players
CA1 player
OK1 player
MD1 player
IL1 player
IA1 player
CAN8 players
RUS1 player

Ontario leads the pipeline with 4 players (14%), but the international component is notable: 9 players from Canada, Russia give this roster an unusually broad geographic reach.

Player Pedigree

Where Did These Players Play Before Brown University?

Prior league breakdown — a proxy for the competitive level players brought with them.

Junior hockey
24
86%
College transfer
3
11%
Prep school
1
4%
Junior hockey

24 players came through competitive junior programs. Junior hockey experience — even at Tier III — represents meaningful development beyond what high school hockey alone provides.

College transfers

3 players transferred from other college programs. The presence of college transfers often indicates a welcoming environment for players looking to change programs without giving up playing.

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Home Ice

Brown University Home Arena

Providence, RI

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For Recruits

Is Brown University Hockey a Fit for You?

Brown University sits at the intersection of elite academics and competitive hockey. With a 5.4% acceptance rate, getting admitted is the primary challenge — the school fields a NCAA Division I NCAA program, but draws players who earned a spot at a highly selective institution. If your academic profile is competitive, this is worth a serious look.