John Brown University
John Brown University is a private research university in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, enrolling about 1,471 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 76.14% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,907 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $31,756
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,397 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 76.14% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,471 95.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.79%
- Average SAT Score: 1195
John Brown University: what the data shows
Common questions about John Brown University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is John Brown University?
John Brown University is located in Siloam Springs, AR (ZIP 72761).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is John Brown University public or private?
John Brown University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does John Brown University cost?
Published tuition: $31,756.
Average net price after aid: $20,397.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $17,484 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,210 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,655 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,433 |
| $110,001+ | $24,627 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $127,024.
How hard is it to get into John Brown University?
Admission rate: 76.14%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1195 and midpoint ACT 26.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is John Brown University?
Total enrollment: 1,471 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at John Brown University?
150%-time completion rate: 71.79%.
First-year retention: 81.5%.
What do graduates of John Brown University earn?
Median earnings: $46,114 six years after entry; $53,907 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,250.
23.70% of students receive Pell grants.
What is John Brown University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (523 completions)
- CIP 511508 (71 completions)
- CIP 520201 (57 completions)
- General Psychology (37 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (26 completions)
- Family and Consumer Sciences - 19.0707 (23 completions)
- Visual & Performing Arts (19 completions)
- CIP 310505 (16 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (14 completions)
- CIP 522001 (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is John Brown University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 76.14%; completion rate 71.79%; median earnings $53,907 at 10 years; net price $20,397. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$31,756
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at John Brown University was $31,756.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,397
2024 Value
In 2024 John Brown University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,397.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$81,588 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,397 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$127,024 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for John Brown University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
33.21% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at John Brown University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for John Brown University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $22,734 | $22,734 | $17,550 |
| 2014 | $23,588 | $23,588 | $19,034 |
| 2015 | $24,468 | $24,468 | $19,234 |
| 2016 | $25,324 | $25,324 | $18,777 |
| 2017 | $26,144 | $26,144 | $22,583 |
| 2018 | $26,928 | $26,928 | $22,210 |
| 2019 | $27,668 | $27,668 | $21,963 |
| 2020 | $28,288 | $28,288 | $21,957 |
| 2021 | $28,924 | $28,924 | $18,641 |
| 2022 | $29,720 | $29,720 | $20,404 |
| 2023 | $30,832 | $30,832 | $21,144 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
76.14% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1195
ACT Average: 26
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at John Brown University in 2024 is 1,471 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
81.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
66.77% 100% Completion Time
71.79% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 66.77% of students graduating from John Brown University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for John Brown University.
Return on Investment
$21,250 Median Student Debt
$53,907 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.42% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
560.72% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for John Brown University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 51.1508: 71 completions
CIP 52.0201: 57 completions
General Psychology: 37 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 26 completions
Family and Consumer Sciences - 19.0707: 23 completions
Visual & Performing Arts: 19 completions
CIP 31.0505: 16 completions
Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 14 completions
CIP 52.2001: 13 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 523 completions
Most popular programs at John Brown University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for John Brown University graduates.
About
John Brown University is a private non-profit institution located in Siloam Springs, AR, offering 53 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,471 students. The admission rate is 76.14%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1195. The institution maintains a 71.79% graduation rate. Approximately 23.70% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 53 distinct degree programs, John Brown University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does John Brown University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $31,756 and average net price is $20,397 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into John Brown University?
The admission rate is 76.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for John Brown University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, John Brown University reports midpoint SAT about 1195 and midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of John Brown University earn?
Median earnings are $46,114 six years after entry and $53,907 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at John Brown University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do John Brown University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,250.
How big is John Brown University?
Total enrollment is about 1,471 students in the latest reporting year.
Is John Brown University public or private?
John Brown University is a private nonprofit institution located in Siloam Springs, AR.
Is John Brown University an HBCU?
No. John Brown University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is John Brown University a tribal college?
No. John Brown University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is John Brown University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, John Brown University does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.4%).
Is John Brown University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for John Brown University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.