John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR · Private
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John Brown University admitted 76.1% of applicants university-wide (1,254 of 1,647).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 76.1% | 1,254 | 1,647 |
| In-state | 71.4% | 500 | 700 |
| Out-of-state | 66.7% | 400 | 600 |
| International applicants | 50.0% | 50 | 100 |
| Men | 78.0% | 493 | 632 |
| Women | 75.0% | 761 | 1,015 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 1,254 admitted students, 388 enrolled (30.9% yield).
John Brown University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1070–1340
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 21–28
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
John Brown University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $45,818/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,756 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $14,062 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $45,818/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $17,484 |
| $30k–48k | $17,210 |
| $48k–75k | $16,655 |
| $75k–110k | $21,433 |
| Over $110k | $24,627 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- JBU Scholarship Fund — average $1,750 per student per year (Need Based)
- Community partnership scholarship — up to 10% per year toward your online undergraduate tuition (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- JBU Scholarship Fund — average $1,750 per student per year (Need Based)
- Community partnership scholarship — up to 10% per year toward your online undergraduate tuition (Other)
John Brown University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
John Brown University Common Data Set · Application requirements
Essay prompts
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $53,907
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 71.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 81%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,250
- At graduation
John Brown University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #416
- Niche: #303
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
John Brown University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (25%), Visual & performing arts (10%), Psychology (9%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 55% of class sections have under 20 students.
John Brown University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.