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John Brown University student guide: campus events and game days, $20,397 average net price, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.

Fast facts about John Brown University

Founded
1919
Teams
John Brown Golden Eagles

More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.

What's on at John Brown University

Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.

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By the numbers

John Brown University at a glance

Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Undergraduates1,471
Admitted76%
Average net price$20,397per year, after aid
Total cost$44,710per year, before aid
Graduation rate72%
Return for year two82%
Median earnings$53,90710 years after starting
Median debt$21,250at graduation
Students per teacher15 to 1
Average SAT1195

Most popular majors

  1. Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 34 reported graduates
  2. Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree · 25 reported graduates$31,352median pay a year after
  3. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree · 22 reported graduates
  4. Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's Degree · 22 reported graduates
  5. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree · 22 reported graduates$55,181median pay a year after

Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.

Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.

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How much does John Brown University cost?

The average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,397 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $44,710 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What is the graduation rate at John Brown University?

72% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 82% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.

What is the acceptance rate at John Brown University?

76% of applicants are admitted; the average SAT score is 1195. Source: College Scorecard.

What are the most popular majors at John Brown University?

Psychology, General (bachelor's degree), Design and Applied Arts (bachelor's degree), Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.

How much do John Brown University students earn after college?

Median earnings ten years after starting are $53,907. Source: College Scorecard.

When was John Brown University founded?

John Brown University was founded in 1919. Source: Wikidata.

Where is John Brown University?

2000 W University St, Siloam Springs, AR, about 22 miles from Bentonville.

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