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56.6%Acceptance
$30,832Tuition
1,415Students
67%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$53,907Earnings
#7 in ArkansasPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNAIAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
56.6%
Average SAT
1,245
SAT Range (25th–75th)
1,100–1,390
ACT Composite (avg)
26
Total Enrollment
1,415

Admissions Overview

John Brown University is moderately selective with a 56.64% acceptance rate. This means more than half of applicants get in, but you still need solid academics to be competitive. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1100-1390 on the SAT or around 26 on the ACT. These scores reflect the university's academic standards while remaining accessible to strong students. JBU seeks students who embrace its "Christ Over All" motto and want to integrate faith with learning. The admissions team looks for applicants committed to Christian values who will thrive in a tight-knit community focused on engineering, business, and liberal arts education.