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John Brown University (JBU)

Black Pinpoint 2000 West University Street | Siloam Springs, AR | 72761

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01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
1,094
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Acceptance Rate
77%
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Average HS GPA
3.75

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
580 - 695

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
530 - 670

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
23 - 30

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Flexible

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores
Recommendation(s)

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
84/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$25,750
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$800
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$1,500
On-Campus Room and Board
9224
Approximate Expenses per year
$37,274

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
13 : 1
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Total Faculty
239
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Terminal Degree
130

Gender

Men
146
Women
93
Minority
26
International
7

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
56%
Graduate in 5 years
64%
Graduate in 6 years
65%

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master's certificate

Prominent Alumni

Steve Geneimer

Inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame

Dr. Leslie Hromas

Retired Senior Staff Mission Engineer for Northrup Grumman

Nancy Guthrie

Speaker, Writer/Author

J.R. Whitby

President/CEO of Gospel Communications Internat.

Dave Armstrong

Sports Broadcaster

Michael Little

President of the Christian Broadcasting Network

06. Student Body

Gender

56% female44% male

Out of State

51% are out
of state49% are
in-state

Students

75% are
full time25% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,903
Foreign Countries Represented
40

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.84%
Asian
1.27%
Black
2.54%
Hispanic
6.91%
Caucasian
73.05%
Unknown
3.74%
International
6.28%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Students
58%
First-Year Students
92%
Campus Environment
Village
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

Most Popular Places On Campus

Walker Student Center

California Cafe

Chapel

Walton Lifetime Health Complex

Intrumural Sports

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Fayetteville, Ark.: shopping, entertainme

Tulsa, Okla. - shopping, entertainment,

State Parks - Arkansas and Oklahoma

Rogers, Ark.: shopping, entertainment

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Jared Burgess
Director of Visitation Program
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Office of Admissions 2000 West University Siloam Springs, AR 72761
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877-528-4636

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday-Friday, Saturday by request

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8a.m.-5p.m.
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877-528-4636

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
No
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Check website for specific dates.
Average Length:
Varies

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

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On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Check with Admissions for visitation day

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Only during academic calendar year

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Airport Shuttle, contact Admissions office for additional information.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

JBU is located off Highway 412 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Turn north on Holly St. (Arvest Bank is on the right), follow Holly Street to the end, and you will be at a stop sign facing the John Brown University entrance marker. The Admissions and Financial Aid offices are in the stone building on your right. The main campus is straight ahead.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Quality Inn Hampton Inn Best Western (West Siloam Springs) Super 8 Applecrest Bed and Breakfast


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic NAIA

Men's Sports (Golden Eagles)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Soccer
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Tennis

Women's Sports (Golden Eagles)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Kyle Ireland
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
20
Number of Honor Societies
5
Number of Social Sororities
0
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Arkansas
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Arkansas

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Dell, IBM, Microsoft

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateMar 1

Required Forms

FAFSA
School
State Aid

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$15,835
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$13,272
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,419
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
56%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$27,732
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - College/university loans from institutional funds
02 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
56%
Graduate in 5 years
64%
Graduate in 6 years
65%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Classes
03 - Interest Inventory

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Construction Management.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Communication and Media Studies.
  • Communication, General.
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04 EDUCATION.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
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05 ENGINEERING.
  • Engineering, General.
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06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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07 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
  • Family and Community Services.
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General.
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08 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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09 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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10 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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11 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
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12 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • International/Global Studies.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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13 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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14 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Philosophy.
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15 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
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16 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
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17 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
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18 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other.
  • Religious/Sacred Music.
  • Theology/Theological Studies.
  • Youth Ministry.
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19 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
  • Graphic Design.
  • Illustration.
  • Music, General.
  • Photography.

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