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John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 76%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $22,476
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $58,769
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
John Brown University is a private nonprofit college in Siloam Springs, AR with 1,471 undergraduates. It admits 76% of applicants, and admitted students average 1195 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $22,476 per year ($22,353 for families earning under $30,000). 77% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $58,769 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 76%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,545
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,045
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 37%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing550–690
200800
SAT Math520–650
200800
ACT Composite21–28
136
What John Brown University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $45,418
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $32,710
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$22,353
- $30–48k$18,572
- $48–75k$17,028
- $75–110k$24,748
- $110k+$25,725
Get a personal estimate with John Brown University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 77%
- Freshman retention
- 82%
- Median earnings
- $58,769
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,471
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 25%
- White66%
- Hispanic13%
- Black2%
- Asian2%
John Brown University FAQ
What is John Brown University's acceptance rate?+
John Brown University admits 76% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for John Brown University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–690 on SAT Reading and Writing and 520–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1195.
What ACT score do you need for John Brown University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–28.
Is John Brown University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to John Brown University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,545 students applied to John Brown University and 1,045 were admitted; 384 enrolled.
Does John Brown University consider legacy status?+
No. John Brown University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does John Brown University require an essay?+
John Brown University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does John Brown University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $45,418 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,476.
What is John Brown University's graduation rate?+
77% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 107141 · How we use this data
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