John Brown University
John Brown University (JBU) is a private interdenominational Christian university in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, United States. Founded in 1919, JBU enrolls approximately 2,250 students from over 30 states and 40 countries across its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online, and concurrent education programs. JBU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and competes athletically in the Sooner Athletic Conference.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Average net price: $20,397
- Undergraduate enrollment: 2,115
- Graduation rate (150%): 72%
- Graduation rate (200%): 72%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 69%
- Student to faculty ratio: 15:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $53,907
- Median earnings (8 years): $49,481
- Median earnings (6 years): $46,114
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: Town, distant
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Siloam Springs, AR
Majors and programs
The most common programs at John Brown University include Psychology, Nursing, Family and Community Services.
- Psychology (34 bachelor's) · median earnings $40,222 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,703
- Nursing (26 bachelor's) · median earnings $64,963 4 years after graduation · median debt $29,000
- Family and Community Services (22 bachelor's) · median earnings $39,575 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,625
- Graphic Design (17 bachelor's) · median earnings $47,248 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,500
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (16 bachelor's)
- Business Administration and Management (14 bachelor's) · median earnings $70,720 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,995
- Biology (11 bachelor's)
- Construction Management (11 bachelor's) · median earnings $73,249 1 year after graduation
- Elementary Education and Teaching (10 bachelor's) · median earnings $48,188 4 years after graduation
- Mechanical Engineering (10 bachelor's) · median earnings $90,783 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,488
Degree mix: Business 42%, Engineering 6%, Computer Science 2%, Health 34%, Biological Sciences 4%, Psychology 12%.
Award levels offered: Associate, Bachelor's, Master's.
Cost
John Brown University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $17,732 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $17,732
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $18,333
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $19,073
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $21,672
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $24,817
- In-state tuition and fees: $31,756
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $31,756
- Books and supplies: $1,200
- On-campus room and board: $10,362
- Off-campus room and board: $8,000
- Off-campus with family: $2,100
- Typical cost of attendance: $43,318
- Sticker vs net gap: 53%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 24%
- Federal loan recipients: 33%
- Average institutional grant: $20,652
- Average federal loan: $6,017
- Median debt at graduation: $21,250
Admissions
John Brown University admits 76% of applicants. Of students admitted, 31% enrolled.
- Applications: 1,647
- Admitted: 1,254
- Enrolled: 388
- Yield (first-choice signal): 31%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 2,115
- Women: 61%
- Commuter share (estimated): 43%
- Part-time undergraduates: 5%
- Age 25 and older: 7%
- Graduate students: 395
- Graduation rate: 72%
- Come back after freshman year: 81%
- First-generation: 29%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 96%
- Student to faculty: 15:1
- Professor salary: $76,103
- Associate professor salary: $66,912
- Assistant professor salary: $60,755
- On-campus housing capacity: 1,197
- Meal plan meals per week: 21
- Average SAT: 1,220
- Average ACT: 24
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the John Brown University acceptance rate? John Brown University admits 76% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does John Brown University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $17,732 a year after aid. Average net price is $20,397.
What majors does John Brown University offer? Popular programs include Psychology, Nursing, Family and Community Services, Graphic Design, Exercise Science and Kinesiology.
What is the average salary after John Brown University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $53,907 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the John Brown University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 69% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 72%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. John Brown University official site: https://jbu.edu.