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John Brown University

#2 in Best Value Colleges in Arkansas
  • 4 Year
  • Siloam Springs, AR
  • 437 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      A-
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      C-
    7. Professors
      B-
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      A
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      A-
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    John Brown is an above-average private, Christian university located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas in the Fayetteville, AR Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,489 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the John Brown acceptance rate is 76%. Popular majors include Business, Engineering, and Graphic Design. Graduating 73% of students, John Brown alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,900.
    About John Brown University...
    Athletic Division
    NAIA Division I
    Athletic Conference
    Sooner Athletic Conference
    Address
    2000 W University St
    Siloam Springs, AR 72761
    Website
    jbu.edu

    John Brown University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    76%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1080-1310
    ACT Range
    24-29
    Application Fee
    $25
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $22,338/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $15,476/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%

    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    88%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.26 responses
    75%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.28 responses
    43%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.28 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      149 Graduates
    • Engineering
      41 Graduates
    • Graphic Design
      26 Graduates
    • Family and Community Services
      17 Graduates
    • Construction Management
      14 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      14 Graduates
    • International Business
      12 Graduates
    • Marketing
      12 Graduates
    • Communications
      11 Graduates
    • Accounting
      10 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,489Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    483
    Undergrads Over 25
    11%
    Pell Grant
    29%
    Varsity Athletes
    9%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 17 responses
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    • Godly and spiritually motivated
      71%
    • Inspired
      18%
    • Dedicated
      12%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    91%
    Poll
    85%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.26 responses
    Poll
    47%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.43 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 17 responses
    Report
    • Great
      53%
    • Great community.
      24%
    • Spiritually sound and inclusive of all
      18%
    • Good community. Restricted atmosphere.
      6%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $45,800/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    73%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
    82%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.22 responses
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    John Brown University Reviews

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    I am a 2nd semester freshman at Johns Brown University, and I have loved it so far! It has a beautiful campus and is located in the little town of Siloam Springs. I know that it is a very cliche thing to say, but community is definitely one of my favorite things about John Brown. John Brown has been expanding its programs, and has a high academic expectation, keeping to a good level of challenging while not being too hard. It has met and exceeded my expectations of good academics, engaging student life, helpful professors, and good friends.
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    I am loving John Brown so far! I am currently a sophomore photography major. Transitioning to college is hard, but John Brown has made it much easier for me. The community of students and faculty is amazing! Everyone is so nice! The professors are so helpful and always willing to sit down and talk if you ever need anything. They genuinely want to get to know you as a person. Campus is so beautiful! It is a great size because its not too big to where you feel lost, but its big enough that I feel like I can always have the opportunity to meet new people
    Great college. Professors are very engaged and genuinely care about the students. Very small class sizes, which creates a close-knit environment. The tuition is high, but it is a very good quality education. One complaint is the meal plan. There are currency 3 different meal plan options. They differ in the number of meals per week and amount of DBD's usable in the campus cafe'. However, each meal plan is the same cost! You cannot get a cheaper meal plan until you move out of the regular dorm. The meal plans are expensive. Overall, great college! Definitely recommend.