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John Brown University

Siloam Springs, Arkansas
  • Private
    4 year
  • 2,010
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:14
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 10%
    Transfer Student Ratio
  • $24.6K
    Avg. Financial Aid
John Brown University is a private Christian university, ranked first among Southern regional colleges by U.S. News & World Report and is listed as one of America’s Best Colleges by Forbes. JBU is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and enrolls more than 2,100 students from 41 states and 44 countries.
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Overview

Founded 1919
Full-Time Undergraduate 1,563
Part-Time Undergraduate 447
Application Acceptance Rate 65%
Transfer Students 194
Programs 54 Programs
Courses 709 Courses
Equivalencies 836 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $21,774
Out-of-State Tuition $21,774
Books and Supplies $800
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid 53%
Federal Loans: Average amount received $7,457
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid 82%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received $17,153
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
    www.jbu.edu/financial_aid/
  • Tuition and Fees:
    www.jbu.edu/financial_aid/costs/

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Accepts Transfers:
    Yes
  • Transfer Agreements:
    JBU has several Core Transfer Guides with community colleges that frequently send their students to JBU. They can be found here: www.jbu.edu/registrar/transfer/. If your college is not listed, contact JBU Admissions to have your credit evaluated.
  • View Agreements:
  • Degree Completion Programs:
    www.jbu.edu/dcp/
  • Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
    no
  • Credit For Life Experience:
    no

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Spring November 15
Fall July 15

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative college GPA (with 24 or more college credit hours). If fewer than 24 college credit hours, high school information is also required for acceptance.
  • Official Transcripts:
    College transfers must submit an official transcript from each college previously attended. To be considered official, transcripts MUST be sent directly from institution to JBU.
  • SAT Scores:
    20 ACT/950 SAT & 2.5 high school GPA.Students transferring to JBU with fewer than 24 college hours are required to have an SAT or ACT score on file.
  • Letters of Recommendation:
    A personal reference is required. The personal reference should be filled out by someone from a church background (pastor, Bible study leader, etc.). As you fill out the online application, you can submit an email address for your reference.
  • Application Fee:
    $25
  • Interview:
    A brief phone interview is required.
  • Associates Degree Required:
    no
  • Apply Here:

Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    Courses that transfer to John Brown University must have a minimum grade of 'C'.
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    Credit which has been earned at another institution will be reviewed by the Registrar and the appropriate division faculty. All credit with a C or higher will transfer as either Core, Major, or Elective credit.

John Brown University

Address:
2000 W University St
Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761
United States
Main Phone:
(479) 524-9500
Website:

Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:
Hannah Bradford
Assistant Director of Admissions, Admissions
(479)524-7166
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International Admissions Contact:
Christa Slagter
International/Missionary Kid Admissions Counselor, Admissions
(479)524-7262
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Athletic Director Contact:
Robyn Daugherty
Director of Athletics, Golden Eagle Athletics
(479)524-7301
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Veterans Services Contact:
Julie McGarrah
Veterans Assistance
(479)-524-7103
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Branch Campuses/Additional Locations

Main Campus
2000 W. University St.
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
Benton
479.524.9500
http://www.jbu.edu
JBU Degree Completion Campus - Rogers
2807 Ajax Avenue, Ste 200
Rogers, AR 72958
Benton
http://www.jbu.edu/dcp
Last updated on 3/21/2025 by AcademyOne.

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