John Brown University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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John Brown University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,330 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1902 and is the only institution located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

Academic Offerings

John Brown University will give you the opportunity to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered
65
John Brown University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 65 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Psychology, Education, and Graphic Design and Animation. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at John Brown University is high at 84% (well above Arkansas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
84%
Good
The graduation rate at John Brown University is average - 67%.

Student to faculty ratio at John Brown University is pretty decent -- 15:1. Find out more information on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are very high, around $28,500 a year. The additional fees at John Brown University not covered by tuition are roughly $1,300, which totals $29,800 per year.

Read the details about John Brown University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
57%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,490 applications were submitted and 844 were accepted, so it is not very hard to be accepted at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at John Brown University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,000
Low
John Brown University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at John Brown University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
John Brown University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,200 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- around $3,000 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at John Brown University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, John Brown University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

John Brown University Location and Address

Postal Address:
John Brown University
2000 W University St
Siloam Springs, Arkansas
72761, USA
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