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where is brown

Brown is most commonly referring to Brown University, which is located in Providence, Rhode Island, in the northeastern United States.

Quick answer

  • Brown University is in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, the capital city of Rhode Island, USA.
  • The campus sits on the East Side of Providence, a historic area overlooking the Providence River.

A bit more detail

  • Brown is one of the eight Ivy League universities and one of the oldest colleges in the U.S., founded in 1764.
  • Its main campus covers over 140 acres with academic buildings, libraries, and student housing spread across College Hill and nearby East Campus.

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