John Brown University
Private college · Siloam Springs, AR · 1,471 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
76%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1070–1340
ACT (middle 50%)
21–28
Average net price
$22,476
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$45,418
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
77%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into John Brown University?
John Brown University accepts about 76 of every 100 applicants (76%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1070 and 1340 on the SAT. A score at or above 1340 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1070, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 21–28.
The latest federal data says John Brown University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on John Brown University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does John Brown University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $45,418 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $22,476 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $32,710 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$32,710
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$32,710
- Room & board$10,672
- Total cost of attendance$45,418
- Average net price after grants$22,476
Popular majors
Business, Visual & Performing Arts, Psychology, Engineering, Health Professions & Nursing.
John Brown University FAQ
- What is John Brown University's acceptance rate?
- 76% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for John Brown University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1070–1340. Aim for 1340 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for John Brown University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 21–28.
- Is John Brown University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says John Brown University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on John Brown University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does John Brown University cost?
- About $45,418 a year before aid; $22,476 on average after grants.
- What is John Brown University's FAFSA school code?
- 001100. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so John Brown University receives your information.
- What is John Brown University's graduation rate?
- 77% of students finish within six years.
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