Brown’s Early Decision (ED) results typically come out in mid-December , and for the current 2025–2026 cycle they are expected on December 17 in the evening Eastern Time.

Quick Scoop

  • For the 2025–2026 admissions cycle, a major college counseling site lists Brown University ED decisions as releasing on December 17.
  • A recent Brown-related Instagram update notes a new Early Decision release date of December 17 at 7:00 p.m. ET for the current class, confirming that mid-December timing.
  • In general, Brown describes ED notifications as coming out in “mid-December” on official communications and news about early admits.

What “mid-December” usually means

  • Historically, Brown ED decisions cluster around December 13–18 , with minor year‑to‑year shifts.
  • Forums and student discussions echo this, with people consistently expecting Brown ED “around mid‑December ,” not early December or right at the end of the month.

How to double‑check your year

  • Check the official Brown admission site’s Early Decision notification info for your specific cycle; they update it each year with the exact date and time.
  • You can also confirm via reputable college counseling calendars that track current-cycle ED release dates for many schools, including Brown.

TL;DR: If you applied Brown ED this cycle, plan for December 17, around 7 p.m. ET , and keep an eye on your Brown applicant portal and email that week.

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