Overview
John Brown University is an independent Christian institution focused on liberal arts, sciences, and professional skills. JBU is based in the rural town of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and is rated as having “more selective” admissions. JBU operates an Outdoor Adventure Center where students and faculty can rent kayaks, paddle boards, tents, backpacks, and more for adventure trips to surrounding areas. All students must sign a JBU Community Covenant each academic year that states that all students must abide by certain Christian standards such as no foul language and no alcohol use.
Acceptance Rate:
68%
Average Net Price:
$21,963
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
28
Average SAT Composite
1237
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $31,756 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $31,756 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,362 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
73%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
21%
Average Aid Per Year
$21,796
21%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,569
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,691
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
35%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2047
24%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,569
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$14,394,954
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$8,187,598
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
44%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,801
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$216
Students receiving federal loans
43%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,115
Average Other Loans Per Year
$7,294
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1545
Students Applied
69%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
63
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | January 11 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
48%
Submitting ACT
10%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 28
Average SAT Composite: 1237
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,341
Total Number of Undergrads
1,882
0
100
61%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
70%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
63
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
37
Countries Represented
50
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
29%
Student Organizations
31
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
68%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
60%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Eagle
School Colors
royal blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
62
Total Female Athletes
72
Intramural Sports
5
Sports Club
10
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
John Brown University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$55,400
Top 5 Cities
Fayetteville
Little Rock
Fort Smith
Fort Worth
Tulsa
Top 5 Employers
Walmart
John Brown University
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Tyson Foods
Arvest Bank
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Education
Sales
Community & Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,750
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$216
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