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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 (0.81 km2) main campus in Northwest Arkansas has been the site of the university since it was founded in 1919. JBU has 2,183 students as of the 2011-2012 school year, 1,279 of which are traditional undergraduates. Of these, 878 live on campus. The Graduate School has 468 students. JBU is home to students from 41 states and 44 countries.
JBU is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. JBU competes athletically in the Sooner Athletic Conference. In 2011 (for the 2012 publication), US News & World Report ranked JBU first among regional baccalaureate colleges in the Southern region.
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- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 2073 students
- $18,844.00 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
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- Engineering
- Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related Fields
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Mathematics And Statistics
- 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 | 1,033 | |
| Admitted | 732 | 71% |
| Enrolled total | 322 | |
| Full Time: | 322 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
| ACT English | 22 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Writing | 6 | 8 |
| Retention rate | 75% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 58% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 68% |
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 | $18,844.00 | $18,844.00 | $18,844.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $886.00 | $886.00 | $886.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $628.00 | $628.00 | $628.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $11,280.00 | $11,280.00 | $11,280.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $470.00 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $7,186.00 | $7,000.00 | $2,850.00 |
| Other Expenses | $2,850.00 | $2,850.00 | $2,850.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $35.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $800.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 94% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 93% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $10,499.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 54% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $5,518.00 |
John Brown University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biochemistry | X | |||
| 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 | X | ||
| Public Relations/Image Management | X | |||
| Radio and Television | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer Science | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Biology Teacher Education | X | |||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | X | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | X | |||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | X | |||
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | X | |||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | X | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | X | |||
| ENGINEERING | ||||
| Engineering, General | X | |||
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS | ||||
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 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 | ||||
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| International/Global Studies | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | X | |||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Nevada County | Varies | July 15, 2012 |
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Schools Near John Brown University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Ecclesia College | 17.9mi |
| University of Arkansas | 22.9mi |
| University of Phoenix-Northwest Arkansas Campus | 23.7mi |
| Bryan College-Rogers | 23.9mi |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College | 24.5mi |
| Northeastern State University | 29.4mi |
| 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-Joplin | 62.0mi |
| Missouri Southern State University | 63.2mi |
| Ozark Christian College | 63.3mi |
