John Brown University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,488

3.74% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$21,464

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

67.6%

1,545 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,341

61.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

66.8%

217 Graduates

About

John Brown University is a higher education institution located in Benton County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at John Brown University were Mental Health Counseling (63 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (51 degrees), and Organizational Leadership (15 degrees).

In 2023, 495 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at John Brown University. 64% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (371 degrees), 8.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (43 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at John Brown University is $29,488, which is $4,913 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at John Brown University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 572 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at John Brown University is $29,488, which is $4,913 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,464.

In 2023, 71% of undergraduate students attending John Brown University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,488

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at John Brown University was $29,488. The cost of tuition at John Brown University is $4,913 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$21,464

2023 Value

2.22%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 John Brown University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,464. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of John Brown University grew by 2.22%.

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

$6,210

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at John Brown University was of $6,210 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.04% between 2022 and 2023.

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

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at John Brown University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.74% with respect to 2022, when 73% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at John Brown University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 572 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

John Brown University received 1,545 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 3.69% annual growth. Out of those 1,545 applicants, 1,045 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,341 students enrolled at John Brown University in 2023. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

John Brown University has an overall enrollment yield of 36.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,045

Accepted Out of 1,545

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of John Brown University was 67.6% (1,045 admissions from 1,545 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 56.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 3.69%, while admissions grew by 23.8%.

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

10%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

10% of enrolled first-time students at John Brown University in 2023 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 2,341 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at John Brown University is 1,430 students and the part-time enrollment is 911. This means that 61.1% of students enrolled at John Brown University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at John Brown University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.9% White, 10% Hispanic or Latino, 5.55% Two or More Races, 3.5% Black or African American, 2.01% Asian, 1.45% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.214% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at John Brown University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.1%), followed by White Male (28.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.35%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (56.1%), followed by White Male (17.8%) and Black or African American Female (7.94%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at John Brown University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,341 students. The full-time enrollment at John Brown University is 1,430 and the part-time enrollment is 911. This means that 61.1% of students enrolled at John Brown University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

84%

2023 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 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

White
1,589 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
234 enrolled students
Two or More Races
130 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at John Brown University is 67.9% White, 10% Hispanic or Latino, 5.55% Two or More Races, 3.5% Black or African American, 2.01% Asian, 1.45% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.214% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 90 students (3.84%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 139 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 (371 degrees awarded). There were 8.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (43 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at John Brown University is Mental Health Counseling (63 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (51 degrees) and Organizational Leadership (15 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Theology (11 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (21 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 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 (252,158 people), Other managers (213,507 people), Postsecondary teachers (132,936 people), Secondary school teachers (116,141 people), and Social workers, all other (111,880 people).

The most specialized majors at John Brown University in 2023 are Theology (11 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (21 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (49 degrees), and Psychology (34 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at John Brown University are Theology (11 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (21 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (49 degrees), and Psychology (34 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (785,176 people), Computer Systems Design (567,759 people), Banking & related activities (496,221 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (494,152 people), and Construction (430,203 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.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
34 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
22 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
22 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at John Brown University was General Psychology with 34 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

178

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

317

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 178 degrees were awarded to men at John Brown University, which is 0.562 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (317).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 25 degrees were awarded to men at John Brown University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.735 times less than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 47 degrees were awarded to men at John Brown University in Mental Health Counseling, which is 2.94 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

61%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 61% of students graduating from John Brown University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at John Brown University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.3% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
371 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
43 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at John Brown University is white (371 degrees awarded). There were 8.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (43 degrees).

0.202% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
241 degrees awarded
White Male
130 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at John Brown University is white female (241 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (130 degrees).

Operations

John Brown University has an endowment valued at nearly $160M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 20.8M (13%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, John Brown University had a total salary expenditure of 52.4M. John Brown University employs 26 Professors, 23 Associate professors and 20 Assistant professors. Most academics at John Brown University are Male Professor (23), Male Associate professor (12), and Female Associate professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at John Brown University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 51 employees, Management, with 38 employees, and Service with 33 employees.

Endowment

$160M

2023 Endowment

3.6%

growth from 2022

John Brown University has an endowment valued at about $160M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of John Brown University grew 3.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $111M 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

$20.8M

2023 Salaries

5.3%

growth from 2022

In 2023, John Brown University paid a median of $20.8M in salaries, which represents 39.7% of their overall expenditure ($52.4M) and a 5.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.0795% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.16% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.25M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, John Brown University paid a total of $5.25M to 72 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

51 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at John Brown University were Professor with 26 employees, Associate professor with 23 employees, and Assistant professor with 20 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at John Brown University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 51 employees, Management with 38 employees, and Service with 33 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at John Brown University was Male Professor with 23 employees, Male Associate professor with 12 employees, and Female Associate professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at John Brown University.

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