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John Brown University

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR, USA
Private
4 Year

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:
57%
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

Average Net Price
$21,963
Calculate your net 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.
$30,832
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.
$30,832
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$10,258
Books and Supplies
$800
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$18,018
$30k - $48k
$19,070
$48k - $75k
$21,610
$75k - $110k
$23,590
$110k+
$25,831
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.
23%
Average Aid Per Year
$21,131
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.
23%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,992
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,363

 

Students receiving state aid
24%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2197
Students receiving federal aid
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,992
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$26,844
$30k - $48k
$28,221
$48k - $75k
$23,622
$75k - $110k
$20,321
$110k+
$17,004
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.
47%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,902
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
46%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,068
Average Other Loans Per Year
$9,913

 

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
0
100
57%
Acceptance Rate
1490
Students Applied
69%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
63
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.January 11
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 1

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
39%
Out-Of-State Students
58%
62%
Submitting ACT
17%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 28
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1237
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
530
75th
680
Reading
25th
570
75th
710
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
61%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
6%
2.50 - 2.99
6%
2.00 - 2.49
2%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
40
Top 25%
70
Top 50%
91

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 479-524-9500
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
2,326
Total Number of Undergrads
1,801
0
100
56%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
64%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non 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

2-19 Students
55%
20-39 Students
39%
40-99 Students
5%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
63

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Native American
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
42%
58%
Residency
In-State Students
39%
Out-Of-State Students
58%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
37
Countries Represented
50
Ethnicity
African American
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
9%
Native American
2%
White
70%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
29%
Student Organizations
31
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
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
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
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
JBU is amazing from what I have read, saw on virtual tour, and heard. the people there are from all over the country. It is a religious school, so (as at all schools) I am sure there will be SOME drinking, but when you go there, you sign an agreement saying you won't do that on or off campus. It seems like the perfect place for me. The only thing about JBU i don't like is that it is in Arkansas and I am in PA. I will have to be far from my family for a long time, and I'm not yet sure how I will handle that. To counter-set this fact is the fct that they have host families that will take you in, pray for you, hang out with you, and become your second (or third) family. JBU seems like a really genuine place, and when I call, all I have to do is say my first name and Ryan (my admissions counselor) knows EXACTLY who I am. I love the intimacy there. I haven't even gone and I can already picture myself there for the next four years
Crystal from W. MIDDLESEX, PA
I love learning everything from a Christian worldview. All of my classes always intertwine somehow. What I'm learning in one will carry over to the next. I don't just have to learn what they are teaching me. I want to learn it. Also, the art classes are the best I've ever taken. And those gen ed classes that no one wants to take are still good and I end up looking back on them and realizing just how much I am using what the professor taught me.
Chrissy
I am a freshman in JBU. After studying there for only one semester, I feel like I have learned more in those six month's then I have learned during my whole life. Professor's are amazing! I loved all of them. Students are very kind and you are able to find a study group for your class really easy (if you are looking for one).
Timothy from Fort Worth, TX
John Brown has a beautiful campus. President Pollard is awesome, and truly cares for each student. Dorms are clean.
Katelyn from Kansas City, KS
john brown university is a fantastic school filled with wonderful people and opportunities. there is an overwhelming sense of community when you get to campus. people just genuinely care for each other and love jesus, and you experience this love in every dorm, class, and office you visit.
Sarah from Colorado
The most fantastic business school you will find. One on one interaction with a premium education. Located next to one of the largest areas of business in the world, it is easy to make connections with people who are already prominent in the business world.
Ryan
JBU is a friendly and academically challenging school for Christian students. It boasts a very diverse student body from many different states and across the world. It is affordable and worth the cost.
Kiera from Rogers, AR
JBU is a wonderful place to live and study! The motto, head, heart, hand, exemplifies their focus on educating the whole person. You are NOT just a number here!
Mountain Lover
The atmosphere is inviting as the incoming and current students welcoming each new member and student as a part of the new family of John Brown University. Although it is more from one's budget it is worth it from not only the strong Christian foundation but also to a modern campus that provides a home like environment with an individualized system in matching roommates and events that include all students. the most important factor would have to be the interest that each professor has for each student to succeed to their full potential and striving to live out the Christian faith as an example for others.
Alyssa from Springdale, AR
The staff here at JBU really know their stuff. My calculus professor wrote our entire text book. My Islamic art teacher doesn't only teach it, he goes on archeological digs in Jordan every summer.
Amy from Siloam Springs, AR