On Friday, a group of three students and a recent graduate filed a class action lawsuit against 32 colleges and universities, including Brown, accusing them of inflating the cost of attendance through early decision admissions in violation of antitrust laws. None of the plaintiffs are known to be directly affiliated with Brown.
Brown’s Senior Vice President for Communications Cass Cliatt wrote in a statement that the complaint has no merit and the University “is prepared to mount a strong defense to make this clear.”
“Brown has always made decisions about its admissions processes and financial aid independently as part of the University’s longstanding commitment to enhancing access to the benefits of a Brown education regardless of socioeconomic circumstances,” she wrote…