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John Brown University

Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761

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Known for business — close-knit campus

John Brown University is a private institution in Siloam Springs with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1222, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

67% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,907 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,144.

Established
1919
Motto
"Christ Over All"
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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68%Acceptance
1222SAT Avg
1,415Students
16:1Student:Faculty
67%Grad Rate
$53,907Earnings 10yr
$21,144Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

John Brown University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1222

Reading & WritingMid: 608
590675
MathMid: 603
540670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2130

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

67.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1222

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$30,832
Room & Board$10,258
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$43,260
Average Net Price$21,144
Median Debt at Graduation$21,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$225

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,732
$30–48K$18,333
$48–75K$19,073
$75–110K$21,672
$110K+$24,817

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,144

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

63.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (57)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,415
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 1%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 2%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 9%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate66.8%
Freshman Retention84.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,114
8 Years$49,481
10 Years$53,907

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,400
Men
$64,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#10
Forbes
#343
Wall Street Journal
#29

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Golden Eagles

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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