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John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate76%
Acceptance Rate76%

About John Brown University

John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked university (The Wall Street Journal) and top-ranked regional university (U.S. News), JBU enrolls more than 2,200 students from 36 states and 38 countries.

John Brown University is a private, religious university in the town of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. John Brown University was founded in 1919. The college enrolls around 2,151 students a year, including 1,628 undergrads.

John Brown University Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into John Brown University. John Brown University admitted 76% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 1,176 applications received in 2021, 891 students were offered admission.

John Brown University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 76%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.8
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 24%

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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John Brown University is located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas,.

If you are interested in seeing John Brown University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 412 and Interstate 540 to Siloam Springs, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Northwest Arkansas Regional.

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College Info

John Brown University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to John Brown University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to John Brown University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

John Brown University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1100 - 1300

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Math SAT Range

540 - 630

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Reading SAT Range

560 - 680

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1300 and Above

Good

1100 to 1300

Avg

1100 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for John Brown University students is 1190. Applicants with SAT scores of 1300 and above have a good chance of being admitted to John Brown University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1100 to 1300 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1100 have a low chance of being offered a spot at John Brown University.

John Brown University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$47,312

In State

$47,312

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$29,720
$29,720
Fees
$7,776
$7,776
Housing
$9,816
$9,816
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at John Brown University is like? There are approximately 2,151 students enrolled at John Brown University, including 1,628 undergraduate students and 523 graduate students. 75% percent of students attend school full-time, 42% percent are from AR and 58% percent of students are from other states.

75%

Full Time

25%

Part Time

42%

In State

58%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,151

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

76%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$37,496

Out-of-State

$37,496

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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