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John Brown University
John Brown University says yes to 76.1% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $53,907 median earnings.
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John Brown University anchors the college town of Siloam Springs, AR, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. International students are a visible presence here — 10.1% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Engineering, General, where graduates median $90,783 four years out. 23.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,471 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 81.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1130 and 1345 — above the AR middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on John Brown University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, John Brown University received 1,545 applications and admitted 1,045 (67.6%), with 384 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1130–1345 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, John Brown University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 590 | 635 | 675 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 595 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How John Brown University compares
| John Brown University | Arkansas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 76.1% | 70.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $31,756 | $13,467 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,907 | $44,308 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors John Brown University: $53,907 median at year ten, versus $44,308 across Arkansas institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $31,756 regardless of where you're from. At John Brown University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,471 — John Brown University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
71.8% of John Brown University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 16.9 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $31,756 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at John Brown University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Engineering, General | $90,783 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $82,703 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $78,800 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,720 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $64,963 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,188 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $47,248 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,076 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $45,322 |
| Psychology, General | $40,222 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $39,575 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $36,796 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $35,601 |
Median earnings for these 13 John Brown University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,907 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 31 additional John Brown University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for John Brown University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1130–1345 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 76.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is John Brown University's acceptance rate?
67.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,045 admitted from 1,545 applicants.
How much does John Brown University cost?
At John Brown University, published tuition is $31,756 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is John Brown University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do John Brown University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,907 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Arkansas
- Harding University — 70.5% admitted
- Ouachita Baptist University — 67.5% admitted
- Central Baptist College — 63.5% admitted
- Arkansas State University — 82.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.