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John Brown University
Siloam Springs,
AR
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate76%
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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
Composite SAT Range
1100 - 1300
Math SAT Range
540 - 630
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
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 Time25%
Part Time42%
In State58%
Out-of-StateData 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%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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