John Brown University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,374

3% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$21,537

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

76.1%

1,647 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,350

64.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

71.8%

229 Graduates

About

John Brown University is a higher education institution located in Benton County, AR. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at John Brown University were Mental Health Counseling (71 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees), and Teacher Education (10 degrees).

In 2024, 523 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at John Brown University. 64.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (381 degrees), 9.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at John Brown University is $30,374, which is $6,374 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at John Brown University is $30,374, which is $6,374 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,537.

In 2024, 72% of undergraduate students attending John Brown University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,374

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at John Brown University was $30,374. The cost of tuition at John Brown University is $6,374 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of John Brown University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,537

2024 Value

0.34%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 John Brown University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,537. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of John Brown University grew by 0.34%.

This chart compares the average net price of John Brown University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,379

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at John Brown University was of $6,379 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.72% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at John Brown University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at John Brown University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.41% with respect to 2023, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at John Brown University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

John Brown University received 1,647 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.6% annual growth. Out of those 1,647 applicants, 1,254 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.1% acceptance rate.

There were 2,350 students enrolled at John Brown University in 2024. 11% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

John Brown University has an overall enrollment yield of 30.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,254

Accepted Out of 1,647

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of John Brown University was 76.1% (1,254 admissions from 1,647 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 67.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 6.6%, while admissions grew by 20%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of John Brown University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

11%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

11% of enrolled first-time students at John Brown University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

John Brown University had a total enrollment of 2,350 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at John Brown University is 1,520 students and the part-time enrollment is 830. This means that 64.7% of students enrolled at John Brown University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at John Brown University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.2% White, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6% Two or More Races, 3.87% Black or African American, 2% Asian, 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.213% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at John Brown University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.7%), followed by White Male (29.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (56.4%), followed by White Male (14.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.34%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at John Brown University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,350 students. The full-time enrollment at John Brown University is 1,520 and the part-time enrollment is 830. This means that 64.7% of students enrolled at John Brown University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at John Brown University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at John Brown University was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), John Brown University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at John Brown University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,579 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
274 enrolled students
Two or More Races
141 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at John Brown University is 67.2% White, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6% Two or More Races, 3.87% Black or African American, 2% Asian, 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.213% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 37 students (1.57%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 147 more women than men received degrees from John Brown University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at John Brown University is white (381 degrees awarded). There were 9.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at John Brown University is Mental Health Counseling (71 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees) and Teacher Education (10 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at John Brown University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (23 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees), and Theology (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at John Brown University are Elementary & middle school teachers (261,310 people), Other managers (223,662 people), Postsecondary teachers (133,309 people), Secondary school teachers (117,883 people), and Education administrators (110,148 people).

The most specialized majors at John Brown University in 2024 are Human Sciences (23 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees), Theology (10 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (51 degrees), and Psychology (37 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at John Brown University are Surgeons, Gaming services workers, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

The most specialized majors at John Brown University are Human Sciences (23 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees), Theology (10 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (51 degrees), and Psychology (37 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at John Brown University are Elementary & secondary schools (721,949 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (368,947 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (326,989 people), Outpatient care centers (247,375 people), and Computer Systems Design (183,001 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by John Brown University.

Construction Management

Most Common (2024)

2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at John Brown University was Construction Management with 2 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at John Brown University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

188

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

335

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 188 degrees were awarded to men at John Brown University, which is 0.561 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (335).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at John Brown University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 27 degrees were awarded to men at John Brown University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.9 times less than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 56 degrees were awarded to men at John Brown University in Mental Health Counseling, which is 3.73 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

64%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 64% of students graduating from John Brown University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
381 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
40 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at John Brown University is white (381 degrees awarded). There were 9.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

0.191% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
328 degrees awarded
White Female
301 degrees awarded
White Female
301 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at John Brown University is white female (328 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (301 degrees).

Operations

John Brown University has an endowment valued at nearly $189M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 16.5M (8.74%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, John Brown University had a total salary expenditure of 53.1M. John Brown University employs 26 Associate professors, 24 Professors and 22 Assistant professors. Most academics at John Brown University are Male Professor (21), Female Associate professor (13), and Male Associate professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at John Brown University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 55 employees, Management, with 39 employees, and Service with 34 employees.

Endowment

$189M

2024 Endowment

17.7%

growth from 2023

John Brown University has an endowment valued at about $189M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of John Brown University grew 17.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $143M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at John Brown University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21.4M

2024 Salaries

3.04%

growth from 2023

In 2024, John Brown University paid a median of $21.4M in salaries, which represents 40.3% of their overall expenditure ($53.1M) and a 3.04% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.3% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.0795% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$5.6M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, John Brown University paid a total of $5.6M to 77 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at John Brown University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 55 employees, Management with 39 employees, and Service with 34 employees.

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