More selective than 35% of Arkansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
10% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 48% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose John Brown University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
John Brown University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, John Brown University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 690 |
| SAT math | 520 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1070 | 1340 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
John Brown University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 76% | 550–690 | 520–650 | 21–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 68% | 590–675 | 540–670 | 21–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is John Brown University compared with other Arkansas colleges?
John Brown University has the 12th-lowest acceptance rate of 18 Arkansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Harding University | 71% | 69% | $22,130 |
| 9 | Ecclesia College | 74% | 40% | $22,075 |
| 10 | University of Arkansas | 74% | 71% | $18,209 |
| 11 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | 75% | 49% | $14,027 |
| 12 | John Brown University | 76% | 72% | $20,397 |
| 13 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | 80% | 38% | $10,574 |
| 14 | Henderson State University | 82% | 37% | $23,405 |
| 15 | Arkansas State University | 82% | 55% | $12,366 |
| 16 | Williams Baptist University | 83% | 26% | $15,745 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Arkansas colleges →
Who enrolls at John Brown University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
John Brown University admissions questions
What is the John Brown University acceptance rate?
John Brown University accepts 76% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,045 of 1,545 applicants were admitted.
Does John Brown University require the SAT or ACT?
John Brown University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 10% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 48% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for John Brown University?
The middle 50% of John Brown University enrolled first-year students scored 1070–1340 on the SAT and 21–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at John Brown University?
37% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (384 of 1,045).
Is John Brown University getting harder to get into?
John Brown University accepted 76% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 68% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to John Brown University overview