Brown University Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
Brown University Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of Brown University
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 105
th
Ever since 1980, Brown University first emerged in UNIRANKS at the rank of 107th and has consistently ranked Brown University over 44 years, maintaining an average position of 72.7 across a majority of ranking systems. Quantum has compiled 190 ranking records over 44 years, involving 9 international systems. Brown University achieved rankings of 105th in world, 39th in country and 39rd in region , with the most balanced rank in Times Higher Education at 64th, and a dubious rank in UNIRANKS at 61st. Overall, we rate Brown University at 72.7, with additional details on each rank and system provided below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
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43 rd
Brown University ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
| Round Ranking | 2012 | 31 | 43 | 24 | 24 |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 77.68 | 55 | 36 | 32 |
| 4icu | 2024 | 62 | 62 | 56 | 52 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 52.05 | 64 | 29 | 25 |
| QS | 2010 | 53 | 74 | 25 | 22 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 96.1 | 79 | 53 | 49 |
| US News | 1986 | 23.03 | 96 | 45 | 42 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 90.14 | 100 | 42 | 37 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 169 | 169 | 53 | 51 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 169 | 169 | 53 | 51 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 172.4 | 184 | 65 | 57 |
Brown University ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 55 | 44 | 77.68 | Fairly Accurate | 2010 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 64 | 21 | 52.05 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 100 | 22 | 90.14 | Within the Range | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 184 | 15 | 172.4 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| US News | 1986 | 96 | 37 | 23.03 | Within the Range | 2021 |
| Round Ranking | 2012 | 43 | 13 | 31 | Within the Range | Not detected |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 79 | 21 | 96.1 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
| QS | 2010 | 74 | 15 | 53 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| 4icu | 2024 | 62 | 1 | 62 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 169 | 1 | 169 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 169 | 1 | 169 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Brown University Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Brown University Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Brown University Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: Brown University initially ranked 107th in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 77.68 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years. However, there has been a suspicious and abrupt spike from a widely recognized position of 77.68 to an unexpected 61st in UNIRANKS.
Brown University Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: Brown University, first achieving a 60th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 52.05 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 21 years.
Brown University Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 50th ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, Brown University has preserved a consistent average of 90.14 over 22 years.
Brown University Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: Brown University, which was ranked 141st by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 172.4 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
Brown University Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 1986: Since being ranked 7th by US News in 1986, Brown University has consistently secured an average 23.03 position in US News over 37 years. Nonetheless, there was an unexpected and dubious spike from 23.03 to 132nd in US News.
Brown University Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2012: Brown University's initial 34th ranking by Round Ranking in 2012 has led to a long-standing average of 31 over 13 years in Round Ranking.
Brown University Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 108th ranking from Webometrices in 2004, Brown University has maintained an average 96.1 in Webometrices for 21 years.
Brown University Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 39th placement by QS in 2010, Brown University has upheld a steady 53 average in QS across 15 years.
Brown University Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: Brown University, which was ranked 62nd by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 62 in 4icu for 1 years.
Brown University Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: Brown University initially ranked 169th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 169 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
Brown University Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: Brown University initially ranked 169th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 169 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
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