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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.
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John Brown University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1222
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
- •84% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Golden Eagles
History & Fun Facts
- •Brown (1879–1957) was not afforded the opportunity to pursue much education, as his family's financial difficulties forced him to begin working at the age of 11.
- •Apparently seeking to expand the reach of the growing college, John Brown announced in 1934 that the school was to be changed into a four-year university.
- •JBU began charging tuition in 1939, albeit a very small amount, and John Brown began to realize that financially, the vocational aspect of the school was more costly than anticipated.
- •John Brown's description of the school in 1948 as "interdenominational and definitely evangelical" is very telling in this regard.
Source: Wikipedia
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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