John Brown University Athletics

John Brown University competes in NAIA Division I, which sits between NCAA Division III and Division I in terms of competitiveness and athletic scholarships. The Golden Eagles field teams in 9 varsity sports with 184 total athletes, meaning about 13% of the 1,415 students participate in varsity athletics. The athletic program distributes $1,880,154 in scholarships across all sports. JBU competes in the Sooner Athletic Conference, where they've built a reputation for competitive basketball and soccer programs. The relatively small athletic department reflects the university's primary focus on academics and faith-based education rather than major sports culture. Most games draw modest crowds from the tight-knit campus community in Siloam Springs.