John Brown University

John Brown University (JBU) is a private Christian university in Siloam Springs with a broad program mix and a campus culture built around faith, community, and professional preparation. Its more than 50 undergraduate majors include nursing, business, engineering, visual arts, teacher education, psychology, computer science, construction management, family and human services, and Biblical and Theological Studies. JBU also offers graduate study in business, counseling, cybersecurity, and education, along with selected online degrees. Students should compare admission and licensing requirements by major, especially for nursing, teacher education, and counseling.

Find the right academic route

Traditional undergraduate study is only one path: JBU has online undergraduate programs, graduate degrees, and concurrent-credit options. Some programs combine academic work with clinical, studio, field, or licensure requirements. The university’s major and degree directory provides the full list; ask a department how often required courses are offered and whether transfer credit changes the expected graduation plan.

Apply and compare Arkansas aid

Undergraduate applicants apply through JBU’s admission portal and submit academic records and other materials that depend on student type. Transfer applicants should request a credit evaluation before relying on an estimated completion date. Admissions can also explain the sequence for FAFSA, state scholarships, housing, and program-specific steps; start at the undergraduate admissions page.

Arkansas residents have several JBU aid options worth comparing. The university lists an Arkansas Challenge Gap Grant of $2,000 for eligible first-time freshmen who receive the state Academic Challenge Scholarship and enroll full-time. Its Arkansas Affordability Promise may cover up to full tuition through gift aid for Arkansas residents who qualify for the maximum Pell Grant and receive the state Academic Challenge Scholarship; students must file FAFSA and the separate state application each year. The Promise covers tuition, not automatically housing, meals, or every fee. State award schedules and eligibility can change, so verify the current terms with JBU Financial Aid and the Arkansas Department of Higher Education before budgeting. See the university’s scholarship and grant conditions.

Siloam Springs campus and public comments

The main campus is at 2000 West University Street, Siloam Springs, AR 72761; call (479) 524-9500. Undergraduate Admissions lists a separate number, (479) 524-7150, and admissions@jbu.edu. A public campus listing shows an 8 a.m. Monday opening, but the full general-office schedule could not be confirmed; check the office you plan to visit first. The university also operates study-abroad programs in locations including Greece, Florence, Australasia, Latin America, Europe, and Zambia; term availability and travel arrangements are handled by International Programs.

Public student comments frequently praise the close community, approachable professors, and supportive faith-centered environment. Other reviewers mention limited entertainment in a small town, mixed dining experiences, housing availability, cost, and concerns about campus rules or whether all students feel included. These are individual experiences rather than a guarantee of what a particular student will encounter. Ask current students in your major about advising and course access, review housing and conduct policies, and compare your net price with the aid package before accepting. Read public student comments about JBU.