John Brown University is a private Christian university in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Founded in 1919, John Brown University’s mission is to provide an excellent education in a Christ-centered environment. Through undergraduate, graduate, and online programs, the university focuses on rigorous academics and vibrant campus life. JBU strives to be a community of students, faculty, and staff that share a common passion for learning, for growth, and for service to others. Featuring an intentionally small student body and low student-faculty ratio, JBU offers personalized attention, with college faculty, attentive staff, and personalized learning. The university’s commitment to equipping students for lifelong success creates an environment that combines academic rigor and personal responsibility with creative, career-focused education.
- Address: 2000 W University St, Siloam Springs, AR 00007-2761
- Phone: (479) 524-9500
- Website: www.jbu.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 2,343
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $25
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $28,288 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Room & Board | $2,500 |
| Other | $2,850 |
| Total Cost | $34,438 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 59%
- SAT Range: 1090 – 1310
- ACT Range: 22 – 29
Majors
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Graphic Design
- Engineering, General
- Construction Management
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 73%
- Part-time: 27%
Student Gender
- Male: 38%
- Female: 62%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 1%
- Asian: 2%
- Black or African American: 4%
- Hispanic / Latino: 8%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 73%
- Two or More Races: 5%
- Unknown: 4%
- Non-resident Alien: 4%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 92%
- 25 and Over: 8%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 37%
- Out-of-State: 63%
- Unknown: 0%