Campus & Student Life at John Brown University

Home to about 1,820 undergraduates in 2020, JBU is a small, private university located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, JBU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by JBU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our JBU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

JBU Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at JBU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit JBU Disability Services.

JBU for the Military

While not a "service academy", JBU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our JBU for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at John Brown University

JBU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at John Brown University

JBU has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,820 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,326 (72.9%). Part-time attendance was 494 (27.1%).

John Brown University is Ranked #830 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, JBU is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank JBU #830 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at JBU by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the JBU Diversity Guide.

John Brown University Competes in the NIAA

JBU has a total of 130 student athletes, 69 men and 61 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to John Brown University Athletics