John Brown University

(Siloam Springs, AR)

John Brown University, founded in Northwest Arkansas in 1919, serves over 2,000 students from 49 nations and 42 states. JBU is a Christian university committed to providing quality academics within a distinctly Christian community. The university has no denominational affiliation and admits students of any faith. JBU is a vibrant and growing independent Christian university of the arts, sciences, and professions.

Admissions

72.8%
of Applicants Admitted
  • Offers Rolling Admission
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1540–1940 SAT Total
  • 520–660 SAT Reading
  • 510–640 SAT Math
  • 510–640 SAT Writing
  • 22–28 ACT Composite
  • 22–29 ACT English
  • 20–27 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$29,406
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $20,766
  • $20,766
  • $7,562

Will I Like It

1,920
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • Rural
  • Nondenominational Christian
  • 55% Women

Famous Alumni

Janet Huckabee - First Lady of Arkansas

Doug Jacobson - Executive VP of Acquisitions and Divestitures at Chesapeake Energy Corp.

Myriah Jordan - Attorney at the Department of Commerce

John McFarland - CEO of Baldor Electric Company

John Osteen - Founder of Lakewood Church

Carolyn Pollan - Arkansas House of Representatives

Jim Winn - Professional Baseball Player

Derek Smith-winner of two Video Effects Society Awards in Hollywood for his work on the TV show CSI and later won an Emmy for the same work.

Academics

Areas of Study

Education

Education Administration

Engineering

Computer Science

Health & Medicine

Fitness

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry

Social Sciences

Area & Cultural Studies, Family & Consumer Sciences

Clubs & Activities

Christian Health Professionals of Tomorrow (CHPT) -- COAST (Communication Arts Students) -- Collegiate Chapter of Music Educators National Conference (CMENC) -- Construction Management Club -- Engineers Club -- French Club -- History Society -- Honors Scholars -- Philosophy Club -- Psychology Club -- SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) -- Sigma Tau Delta -- Speech and Debate Club -- Teacher Education Club -- Men's Volleyball -- Men's Ultimate Frisbee -- Women's Ultimate Frisbee -- Men's Rugby -- African Heritage International Fellowship -- American Sign Language Club -- Anime Club -- Council for International Friendship (CIF) -- GOAL -- Married Student Fellowship -- Mu Kappa -- ROTC -- MANY Student Ministries -- Small Groups

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Chess, Church, Art Club, Band, Computers, Culture, Catholic Ministry, College Democrats, College Republicans, Computer Club, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Ensemble, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Foreign Language Club, French Club, German Club, Junior Achievement

Mailing Address

2000 W University St
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
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