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John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR 4 year Private
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

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

  • NAIA
    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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