# John Brown University

Private nonprofit college in Siloam Springs, AR. IPEDS ID 107141.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/john-brown-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/john-brown-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 76% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $20,397 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 72%; beats 96% of AR colleges and 82% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $53,907; beats 83% of AR colleges and 52% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $17,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,484 |
| 30-48k | $17,210 |
| 48-75k | $16,655 |
| 75-110k | $21,433 |
| 110k+ | $24,627 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.12 years on average (60% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $53,907 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,484 | $72,034 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $17,210 | $70,905 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,655 | $68,619 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $21,433 | $88,304 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $24,627 | $101,463 | 4.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $44,710
- Tuition and fees: $31,756
- Housing and meals: $10,258; books: $800

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 550–690; SAT math: 520–650; ACT: 21–28 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,545 applicants, 1,045 admitted, 384 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 76%, ACT 21–28 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 68%, ACT 21–30 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (44 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $67,911 | $90,783 | $25,488 |
| Accounting | not reported | $82,703 | not reported |
| Business | $58,390 | $78,800 | $26,566 |
| Business Administration | $54,982 | $70,720 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $67,343 | $64,963 | $29,291 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,496 | $48,188 | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $24,893 | $47,248 | $20,500 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $32,974 | $47,076 | $26,772 |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | $45,322 | $24,125 |
| Psychology | $35,294 | $40,222 | $26,544 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | $24,935 | $39,575 | $23,625 |
| Film and Photography | not reported | $36,796 | $22,250 |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | $27,996 | $35,601 | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Outdoor Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Management | $73,249 | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $82,790 (Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR), $72,950 (AR), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $77,910 (Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR), $78,940 (AR), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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