John Brown University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,143
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	53%
Students retention rate	80%
On-time graduation rate	70%

Located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, John Brown University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

John Brown University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

John Brown University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

52.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,924

Cost of attendance at John Brown University in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$7,808
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,924

Cost of attendance at John Brown University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average	$14,444
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at John Brown University received on average $23,194 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,194

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	85	27%	$5,128	$435,868
Other Federal Grant	129	41%	$4,741	$611,589
State Grant/Scholarships	107	34%	$1,607	$172,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	301	96%	$21,207	$6,383,407
Total Grant & Scholarships	309	99%	$23,194	$7,166,996

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of John Brown University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of John Brown University students is 70.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.5%.

70.4%

asian 71.4% 5 students
white 72.3% 191 students
unknown 87.5% 14 students
hispanic 65.2% 15 students
International Students 77.8% 14 students
Mixed Race 35.7% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Sooner Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Sooner Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

John Brown University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

John Brown University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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