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John Brown University
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John Brown University (JBU) is a private, interdenominational, Christian liberal arts college in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Founded in 1919, JBU also has regional educational centers in Rogers, Little Rock, and Fort Smith, Arkansas.
The 200-acre (0.81Â km2) main campus in Northwest Arkansas has been the site of the university since it was founded in 1919. JBU has 1,713 undergraduate students as of the 2009-2010 school year, 1283 of which are traditional undergraduates. Of these, 878 live on campus. JBU is home to students from 42 states and 49 countries.
JBU is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. JBU competes athletically in the Sooner Athletic Conference. In 2009 (for the 2010 publication), US News & World Report ranked JBU second among baccalaureate colleges in the Southern region.
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- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 2073 students
- $18,032.00 avg tuition
2000 W University St
Siloam Springs,
AR
72761
(479) 524-9500
Apply online
Admissions:
www.jbu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:
www.jbu.edu/admissions/financial_..
Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Education
- Engineering
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- Visual And Performing Arts
John Brown University
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| Applied | 846 | |
| Admitted | 616 | 73% |
| Enrolled total | 306 | |
| Full Time: | 306 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 520 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 640 |
| SAT Writing | 510 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
| ACT English | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 76% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 55% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 71% |
requirements:
credit:
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
John Brown University
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $18,032.00 | $18,032.00 | $18,032.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $848.00 | $848.00 | $848.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $752.00 | $752.00 | $752.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $10,800.00 | $10,800.00 | $10,800.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $6,876.00 | ||
| Other Expenses | $2,850.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $35.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $800.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 93% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 93% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $9,732.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 58% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $4,978.00 |
John Brown University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | X | X | ||
| Construction Management | X | |||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | X | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | X | |||
| Management Science | X | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | X | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | X | |||
| Journalism | X | |||
| Public Relations/Image Management | X | |||
| Radio and Television | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | X | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | X | |||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | X | |||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Music Teacher Education | X | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | X | |||
| ENGINEERING | ||||
| Engineering, General | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | ||||
| Family and Community Services | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | X | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| International/Global Studies | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | X | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Counseling Psychology | X | |||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS | ||||
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | X | |||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | X | |||
| Religious/Sacred Music | X | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | X | |||
| Theology/Theological Studies | X | |||
| Youth Ministry | X | X | ||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Graphic Design | X | |||
| Illustration | X | |||
| Music Performance, General | X | |||
| Music, General | X | |||
| Photography | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in Arkansas
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Verlyn L. Heath Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Arkansas Service Memorial Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship | Varies | February 17, 2012 |
| Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Nevada County | Varies | March 30, 2012 |
| Missing in Action / Killed in Action Dependents' Scholarship - NPCC | Varies | April 01, 2012 |
| Law Enforcement Officers' Dependents Scholarship - NPCC | Varies | April 01, 2012 |
Schools Near John Brown University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Ecclesia College | 18.0mi |
| University of Phoenix-Northwest Arkansas Campus | 23.7mi |
| Bryan College | 23.9mi |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College | 24.5mi |
| Northeastern State University | 29.4mi |
| University of Arkansas | 31.0mi |
| Crowder College | 44.5mi |
| Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College | 50.8mi |
| Bacone College | 51.9mi |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | 56.4mi |
| Messenger College | 58.6mi |
| Rogers State University | 60.5mi |
| Vatterott College | 62.0mi |
| Missouri Southern State University | 63.2mi |
| Ozark Christian College | 63.3mi |
