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John Brown University
- 2000 W University St
- Siloam Springs, AR 72761
- OPEID College Code: 00110000
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- General Phone: (479) 524-9500
- President: Dr Charles W. Pollard
- Website: www.jbu.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 2,061
- College Mascot: Golden Eagles

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 364 | 515 | 879 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 282 (77%) | 401 (78%) | 683 (78%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 156 (55%) | 207 (52%) | 363 (53%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 153 | 42% |
| ACT ® Exam | 276 | 76% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 500 | 640 |
| SAT ® Math | 510 | 630 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 30 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 27 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 78% | 19% | 9% | 89% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,445 | $3,981 | $3,197 | $7,691 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.8% | 2.3% | 0.6% |
| Number in Default | 6 | 12 | 3 |
| Number in Repayment | 678 | 520 | 450 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $17,176 | $16,158 | $14,544 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,176 | $16,158 | $14,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,220 | $5,956 | $5,630 |
| Other Expenses | $2,850 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Other Expenses | $2,850 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,850 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $26,946 | $25,664 | $23,724 |
| Out of State | $26,946 | $25,664 | $23,724 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $23,226 | $22,208 | $20,594 |
| Out of State | $23,226 | $22,208 | $20,594 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $20,726 | $19,708 | $18,094 |
| Out of State | $20,726 | $19,708 | $18,094 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,061 Undergraduate: 1,702 Graduate: 359
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 932 Female: 1,129
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 800 Female: 902
- Graduate Gender Male: 132 Female: 227
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,731 Part-Time: 330
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,617 Part-Time: 85
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 114 Part-Time: 245
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 111 | 5% |
| American Indian | 48 | 2% |
| Black | 67 | 3% |
| Asian | 25 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 3% |
| White | 1,723 | 84% |
| Unknown | 23 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 22 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 574 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 435 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 281 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 212 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 175 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 131 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 174 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 51 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Age Uknown | 5 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 388 | 316 | 72 |
| Faculty Status | 117 | 115 | 2 |
| Graduate Assistants | 18 | - | 18 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 118 | 79 | 39 |
| Primarily Instruction | 118 | 79 | 39 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 71 | 70 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 85 | 74 | 11 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 114 | 93 | 21 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 60 | 41 | 19 |
| Skilled Crafts | 12 | 12 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 42 | 40 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,893 (71) | $52,573 (53) | $42,001 (18) |
| Professor | $60,460 (26) | $59,960 (24) | $66,452 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $52,225 (12) | $52,227 (9) | $52,218 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,628 (25) | $45,450 (16) | $37,610 (9) |
| Instructor | $34,757 (8) | $37,521 (4) | $31,993 (4) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,690 (8) | $64,389 (7) | $74,798 (1) |
| Professor | $91,685 (1) | $91,685 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $73,832 (3) | $73,349 (2) | $74,798 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,136 (3) | $57,136 (3) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $40,934 (1) | $40,934 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,283 (79) | $52,586 (60) | $43,012 (19) |
| Professor | $60,999 (27) | $60,563 (25) | $66,452 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $53,862 (15) | $53,643 (11) | $54,464 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,069 (28) | $45,655 (19) | $37,610 (9) |
| Instructor | $34,616 (9) | $36,715 (5) | $31,993 (4) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,091,125 | $451,941 | $639,184 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 41% | 59% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 114 | 47 | 67 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 114 | 47 | 67 |
| Basketball | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Soccer | 50 | 25 | 25 |
| Swimming | 6 | - | 6 |
| Tennis | 20 | 8 | 12 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $30,566 | $22,264 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $6,910 | $6,791 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 71% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 72% |
| Female | 70% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 78% |
| American Indian | 60% |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 70% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 55% |
| 5 Years | 70% |
| 6 Years | 71% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 9 | 15 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 7 | 10 |
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