A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at John Brown University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 26% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
74%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 61% more female students than male students enrolled at John Brown University with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, John Brown University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
892
|
| Women |
1,434
|
John Brown University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 62% of the student body residing outside of Arkansas or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
39%
|
| Out of State |
52%
|
| Foreign |
9%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
26% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 17% |
| Part time Undergrads | 9.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107141 IPEDS survey data for John Brown University.