Brown University is in the city of Providence in the state of Rhode Island, in the northeastern United States. Its main campus sits in the College Hill neighborhood on the east side of Providence.
Basic location
Brown University is a private Ivy League research university located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Providence is the capital and largest city of Rhode Island, about an hour south of Boston by car.
Campus area
The main Brown campus is on College Hill in Providence’s East Side, a historic neighborhood overlooking downtown. The campus address is commonly listed as Brown University, Providence, RI 02912.