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John Brown can be found in Siloam Springs, Arkansas (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at John Brown.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at John Brown are in design, media, and business and management.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 540 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at John Brown centered around 510 to 640, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
In 2005, 1,904 students were enrolled in John Brown.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Student dorms or apartments are common at John Brown. The school offers students meal plans. John Brown student athletes compete in Sooner Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
John Brown University
2000 W University St
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
General Phone: (479) 524-9500
Admissions Phone: (877) 528-4636
Financial Aid Phone: (479) 524-7157
http://www.jbu.edu
John Brown awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 328 | business administration, MIS, business management, organizational behavior, international business, accounting |
| Media | 48 | digital communications, radio and television, journalism, public relations |
| Education And Teaching | 33 | middle school teaching, early childhood education, school counseling, social studies teaching, education, English teaching, music teaching, math teaching |
| Design | 28 | graphic design, illustration |
| Religion And Philosophy | 24 | pastoral counseling and ministries, youth ministry, theological and ministerial studies, missionary studies, religious music |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | family and community services |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | English, international studies, political science, history |
| Science | 14 | biology, biochemistry |
| Engineering | 12 | engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, exercise science |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 4 | construction management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | construction engineering tech, electromechanical tech |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for John Brown in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 501 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 53 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 3 |
In 2005, John Brown had a total enrollment of 1,904 students (1,731 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 21% |
| Foreign countries | 16% |
| Texas | 14% |
| Oklahoma | 13% |
| Kansas | 9% |
| Colorado | 5% |
| Missouri | 4% |
| Nebraska | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
John Brown offers campus housing for 924 of its 1,731 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Siloam Springs, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 874 | 545 | 62% | 261 | 48% |
| Men | 386 | 258 | 67% | 129 | 50% |
| Women | 488 | 287 | 59% | 132 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 40% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 77% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (877) 528-4636
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,544 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,544 |
| Room and board | $ 5,630 |
| Room charge | $ 2,596 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,934 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,850 |
Financial Aid:
John Brown participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 110000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (479) 524-7157
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $64,034 | 3 | $54,174 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $55,793 | 4 | $53,063 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $50,081 | 3 | $46,795 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $40,743 | 6 | $38,949 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $31,893 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 58 | $47,469 | 15 | $43,011 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| Basketball | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 5 | 13 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Illustration
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Community Services
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets John Brown Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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