Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Siloam Springs, Arkansas |
| Online | jbu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, John Brown University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 1,604 prospective students applied, and 848 were granted admission. Of those admitted 333 enrolled in the school. 1,412 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,047 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $27,662 plus fees of $1,262. John Brown University is ranked 247 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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John Brown University is rated within the top 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for John Brown University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#247 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#179 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Arkansas
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Arkansas
#137 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Arkansas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1100/1320 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.77 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $1,262 |
| Room and Board | $9,554 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,850 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,128 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 47% |
| Education | 10% |
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 6% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6% |
| Communication | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=107141 IPEDS survey data for John Brown University.
Current students may use the John Brown University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.