John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town

C+

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About John Brown University

John Brown University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Siloam Springs, AR, in a town setting. It enrolls about 1,471 students. The acceptance rate is 76%. 72% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $53,907.

76%

Acceptance

$20,397

Net price

1,471

Enrollment

72%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

76%

Acceptance rate

1,195

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading550–690

SAT Math520–650

ACT Composite21–28

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$20,397

Average net price

$31,756

In-state tuition

$31,756

Out-of-state tuition

$10,362

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$44,710

Total cost of attendance

24%

Students receiving Pell grants

33%

Students with federal loans

$21,250

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$17,484

$30–48K

$17,210

$48–75K

$16,655

$75–110K

$21,433

$110K+

$24,627

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business24.8%

Visual & Performing Arts10.4%

Psychology8.7%

Engineering8.4%

Health & Nursing6.3%

Computer Science5.7%

Parks & Recreation5.4%

Multidisciplinary4.5%

Biology3.9%

Education3.6%

After Graduation

$53,907

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$46,114

Median earnings (6 yrs)

72%

Graduation rate

81%

Retention rate

81%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,542

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,471

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

29%

First-generation

Gender balance

55% women

45% men

Race & ethnicity

White

66%

Hispanic

13%

Two or more races

Asian

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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