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Brown University reviews

4.4

83% would recommend to a friend

(1,558 total reviews)
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Christina Paxson

69% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Brown University has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,558 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Brown University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
2.0
May 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Competitive salary and great benefits. Frequent staff events to take part in. Well known University. RIPTA bus pass linked to staff ID card.

Cons

Research faculty can be tough to work for. Incredibly fast paced environment. Leaving 15min early for a doctor’s appointment wasn’t allowable even though I frequently worked unpaid overtime. Very bureaucratic environment. Support for folks with disabilities could use improvement. Long waitlist for a parking spot in some lots/garages.

1.0
May 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The students are bright and engaged.

Cons

Total compensation is uncompetitive relative to peer organizations in high-cost-of-living areas. Annual salary adjustments are tied strictly to merit rather than inflation, meaning spending power decreases year over year despite solid performance.

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