Is John Brown University a Christian college?

Yes. John Brown University is a Christian college.

What is John Brown University’s Compass Score?

83 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Is John Brown University Compass Recommended?

Yes. John Brown University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.

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John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Other Protestant

Real cost

Average price after aid $20,397 a year

Median debt at graduation: $21,250 (all students)

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John Brown University is a private evangelical university in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, that identifies with the interdenominational Protestant and evangelical church. Chapel meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and on-campus undergraduates are required to attend 21 chapels a semester. The core curriculum requires Old and New Testament surveys and two evangelical theology and Christian formation courses, and the university offers Biblical and Theological Studies and Christian Ministry and Formation majors.

Faith life at a glance

A week at John Brown University

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- 10:30AMChapel
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- 10:30AMChapel
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No set time: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

“The OCF staff are dedicated to helping students deepen their faith in Jesus Christ through chapel, spiritual growth opportunities, ministry placement and one-on-one mentoring.”
Source: jbu.edu
“CAUSE is a collective of student-led ministries that mobilize students to serve others.”
Source: jbu.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Full-time students and residential students are required to attend a minimum of 21 chapels each semester.

Source: jbu.edu

What's a normal week?

Chapel meets each Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Source: jbu.edu

Where do I find community?

Growth Groups are peer-led or led by faculty and staff, and meet weekly for fellowship, Bible study and prayer.

Source: jbu.edu

Can I serve or go on mission trips?

CAUSE is a collective of student-led ministries that mobilize students to serve others, and Action and Encounter trips run during Fall and Spring Break.

Source: jbu.edu

Rankings

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Academic Excellence

B+

72 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score72%
First-year retention 20% of score81%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,195 · ACT 24.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score15 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$9,542

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Worship and chapel

70 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekTwice a week (Two regular chapels a week (Tuesday and Thursday).)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chapel services are held each Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.”
  Regular chapel services are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Yes:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term
Sources (1)
1. Chapel at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “All full-time students (12 hours or more) and residential (on-campus) students are required to attend a minimum of 21 chapels per semester.”
  Chapel attendance is required, with 21 chapels each semester for full-time and residential students.
Partly:
Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (The student-led Sunday night Gathering is listed.)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “such as The Gathering (Sunday night student-led chapel) and other forums approved by the Office of Christian Formation.”
  A student-led Sunday night worship service called The Gathering counts toward chapel.
Yes:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Daily or always open (Small prayer chapel open 24/7.)
Sources (1)
1. Christian Formation Initiatives at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/formation-initiatives?hsLang=en · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “A small prayer chapel is available to our JBU community in Walker Student Center next to the Office of Christian Formation. It is open 24/7.”
  A prayer chapel on campus is open around the clock.
Yes:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
Sources (1)
1. Office of Christian Formation Staff at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/staff?hsLang=en · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “University Chaplain and Dean of Christian Formation”
  Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the university chaplain and supervises the chapel program and pastoral ministry to students.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes
Sources (1)
1. Christian Formation Initiatives at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/formation-initiatives?hsLang=en · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “A small prayer chapel is available to our JBU community in Walker Student Center next to the Office of Christian Formation. It is open 24/7.”
  A prayer chapel on campus is open around the clock.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Bible and theology

95 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

Yes:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Four distinct required Bible and theology courses: Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, Essentials of Evangelical Theology (or honors equivalent) and Essentials of Christian Formation (or honors equivalent). Applies to on-campus and online core.)
Sources (1)
1. The Core Curriculum | John Brown University Catalogcatalog.jbu.edu/content.php?catoid=38&navoid=5414 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Students must take all of the Required Courses and must satisfy each of the Elective Areas.”
  The core's required courses are required of all students.
  “BBL 1013 Old Testament Survey (On Campus and Online) or BBL 1083 Honors: Old Testament Survey”
  Old Testament Survey is a required core course.
  “BBL 1023 New Testament Survey (On Campus and Online) or”
  New Testament Survey is a required core course.
  “BBL 2013 Essentials of Evangelical Theology (On Campus and Online) P or”
  Essentials of Evangelical Theology is a required core course (or its honors equivalent).
  “BBL 2022 Essentials of Christian Formation (On Campus and Online) P or”
  Essentials of Christian Formation is a required core course (or its honors equivalent).
Yes:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students
Sources (1)
1. The Core Curriculum | John Brown University Catalogcatalog.jbu.edu/content.php?catoid=38&navoid=5414 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “BBL 1013 Old Testament Survey (On Campus and Online) or BBL 1083 Honors: Old Testament Survey”
  Old Testament Survey is a required core course.
  “BBL 1023 New Testament Survey (On Campus and Online) or”
  New Testament Survey is a required core course.
Partly:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required1 course (Counts COR 1002 Gateway Seminar in Community, Calling, and Faithful Learning, required of on-campus students (online students take COR 1103). Recorded from the course's title and requirement; its catalog description was not read.)
Sources (1)
1. Academic Policies | John Brown University Catalogcatalog.jbu.edu/content.php?catoid=38&navoid=5413 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “All new on-campus students must complete COR 1002 Gateway Seminar in Community, Calling, and Faithful learning during their first semester of attendance.”
  A faith-and-learning seminar, COR 1002, is required of new on-campus students.
Not enough information:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Biblical and Theological Studies (B.A. and B.S.) and Christian Ministry and Formation (B.S.) majors.)
Sources (1)
1. Academic Programs | John Brown University Catalogcatalog.jbu.edu/content.php?catoid=38&navoid=5471 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Biblical and Theological Studies, B.A.”
  A Biblical and Theological Studies major (B.A. and B.S.) and a Christian Ministry and Formation major (B.S.) are offered.
Yes:
A published statement of faithYes
Sources (1)
1. Statement of Faith | John Brown Universityjbu.edu/about/statement-of-faith?hsLang=en · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “As a Christian institution, John Brown University holds to the interdenominational doctrinal position identified by the following statements”
  The university publishes a statement of faith.

Christian community

92 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

Partly:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)3 to 4 (Three professional ministry staff on the Office of Christian Formation page: the University Chaplain, the Director of Service and Outreach Ministries and the Director of Worship Ministries. The administrative assistant is not counted.)
Sources (1)
1. Office of Christian Formation Staff at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/staff?hsLang=en · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The OCF staff are dedicated to helping students deepen their faith in Jesus Christ through chapel, spiritual growth opportunities, ministry placement and one-on-one mentoring.”
  The Office of Christian Formation leads spiritual life programs for students, including chapel and mentoring.
  “University Chaplain and Dean of Christian Formation”
  Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the university chaplain and supervises the chapel program and pastoral ministry to students.
  “Director of Service and Outreach Ministries”
  Frank Huebert is a professional ministry staff member as Director of Service and Outreach Ministries.
  “Director of Worship Ministries”
  Candace Coker is a professional ministry staff member as Director of Worship Ministries.
Yes:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearSeveral (Fall Breakaway and spring retreats for men and women, described as the annual retreats.)
Sources (1)
1. Christian Formation Initiatives at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/formation-initiatives?hsLang=en · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Whether it's Fall Breakaway at New Life Ranch or the spring retreats for men and women”
  The university holds annual retreats, including a fall retreat and spring retreats for men and women.
Yes:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany
Sources (1)
1. Christian Formation Initiatives at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/formation-initiatives?hsLang=en · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Growth Groups are peer-led and faculty/staff-led groups that meet weekly for fellowship, Bible study, prayer, book discussion”
  Weekly small groups for fellowship, Bible study and prayer are offered.
Yes:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithAll faculty (All board members, faculty and staff annually affirm the statement of faith.)
Sources (1)
1. About John Brown Universityjbu.edu/about?hsLang=en · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “JBU requires all board members, faculty and staff to annually affirm their commitment to JBU”
  Board members, faculty and staff annually affirm the university's statement of faith.
Not enough information:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes (Church list and transportation from campus for students without a car.)
Sources (1)
1. Local Churches | John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/local-churches?hsLang=en · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Many of the churches in Siloam Springs provide transportation from campus for students without a car.”
  Students are helped to find local churches, including church transportation and a list of churches.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (Office of Christian Formation, led by the University Chaplain and Dean of Christian Formation.)
Sources (1)
1. Office of Christian Formation Staff at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/staff?hsLang=en · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The OCF staff are dedicated to helping students deepen their faith in Jesus Christ through chapel, spiritual growth opportunities, ministry placement and one-on-one mentoring.”
  The Office of Christian Formation leads spiritual life programs for students, including chapel and mentoring.

Missions and service

91 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

Yes:
Service or outreach officeYes (CAUSE student ministries, overseen by the Director of Service and Outreach Ministries.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Ministry Opportunities at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/student-ministries?hsLang=en · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “CAUSE is a collective of student-led ministries that mobilize students to serve others.”
  Student-led service ministries are coordinated through CAUSE.
Not enough information:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Missions trips offered to studentsMany each year (Several Action and Encounter trips each year over Fall Break and Spring Break; six trips are named. Recorded at the 'many each year' level.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Ministry Opportunities at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/student-ministries?hsLang=en · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “JBU offers several Action and Encounter trips each year during Fall Break and Spring Break”
  Several service and mission trips are offered each year over fall and spring breaks.
Yes:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceMany (Trips partner with local churches and ministries, such as Crossover Bible Church and Friends of Refugees.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Ministry Opportunities at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/student-ministries?hsLang=en · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Tulsa Vision & Service: Serving alongside the community development ministries of Crossover Bible Church in North Tulsa.”
  Trips partner with local churches and ministries, such as Crossover Bible Church in Tulsa.
Partly:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (Three cross-cultural encounter trips in the United States (Chicago, Atlanta, El Paso).)
Sources (1)
1. Student Ministry Opportunities at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/student-ministries?hsLang=en · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chicago Urban Vision: Designed to help students learn about and from inner-city cultures and about ministry in these cultures.”
  A cross-cultural urban ministry trip is offered to students.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Student Ministry Opportunities at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/student-ministries?hsLang=en · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “applies not only to classroom learning but to the spiritual service of our students”
  Service is presented as part of the university's Christian mission.

Strengths

Chapel meets twice a week, and on-campus undergraduates are asked to attend 21 chapels each semester.
Sources (1)
1. Chapel at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chapel services are held each Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.”
  Regular chapel services are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  “All full-time students (12 hours or more) and residential (on-campus) students are required to attend a minimum of 21 chapels per semester.”
  Chapel attendance is required, with 21 chapels each semester for full-time and residential students.
Old Testament and New Testament surveys are required of all core students, with two evangelical theology and Christian formation courses.
Sources (1)
1. The Core Curriculum | John Brown University Catalogcatalog.jbu.edu/content.php?catoid=38&navoid=5414 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “BBL 1013 Old Testament Survey (On Campus and Online) or BBL 1083 Honors: Old Testament Survey”
  Old Testament Survey is a required core course.
  “BBL 1023 New Testament Survey (On Campus and Online) or”
  New Testament Survey is a required core course.
  “BBL 2013 Essentials of Evangelical Theology (On Campus and Online) P or”
  Essentials of Evangelical Theology is a required core course (or its honors equivalent).
  “BBL 2022 Essentials of Christian Formation (On Campus and Online) P or”
  Essentials of Christian Formation is a required core course (or its honors equivalent).
A prayer chapel is open 24 hours a day, and weekly Growth Groups meet for Bible study and prayer.
Sources (1)
1. Christian Formation Initiatives at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/formation-initiatives?hsLang=en · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “A small prayer chapel is available to our JBU community in Walker Student Center next to the Office of Christian Formation. It is open 24/7.”
  A prayer chapel on campus is open around the clock.
  “Growth Groups are peer-led and faculty/staff-led groups that meet weekly for fellowship, Bible study, prayer, book discussion”
  Weekly small groups for fellowship, Bible study and prayer are offered.
Service trips partner with local churches and ministries, and several trips are offered each year.
Sources (1)
1. Student Ministry Opportunities at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/student-ministries?hsLang=en · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “JBU offers several Action and Encounter trips each year during Fall Break and Spring Break”
  Several service and mission trips are offered each year over fall and spring breaks.
  “Tulsa Vision & Service: Serving alongside the community development ministries of Crossover Bible Church in North Tulsa.”
  Trips partner with local churches and ministries, such as Crossover Bible Church in Tulsa.

Concerns

Chapel is held on two weekdays.
Sources (1)
1. Chapel at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chapel services are held each Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.”
  Regular chapel services are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  “such as The Gathering (Sunday night student-led chapel) and other forums approved by the Office of Christian Formation.”
  A student-led Sunday night worship service called The Gathering counts toward chapel.
Each hall has a Resident Assistant.
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate and Graduate Housing for JBU Studentsjbu.edu/housing?hsLang=en · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “each hall or suite has a Resident Assistant (RA)”
  Each residence hall or suite has a Resident Assistant, and the page describes no hall Bible study or ministry leader.
The core curriculum does not require a service-learning course; service is offered through trips and CAUSE.
Sources (2)
1. The Core Curriculum | John Brown University Catalogcatalog.jbu.edu/content.php?catoid=38&navoid=5414 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Students must take all of the Required Courses and must satisfy each of the Elective Areas.”
  The core's required courses are required of all students.
2. Student Ministry Opportunities at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/student-ministries?hsLang=en · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “CAUSE is a collective of student-led ministries that mobilize students to serve others.”
  Student-led service ministries are coordinated through CAUSE.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Christian Formation

Address: 2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs, AR 72761
Location: On campus
Facilities: prayer chapel

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Source: jbu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, jbu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Office of Christian Formation

Sources (1)

Office of Christian Formation Staff at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/staff?hsLang=en · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The OCF staff are dedicated to helping students deepen their faith in Jesus Christ through chapel, spiritual growth opportunities, ministry placement and one-on-one mentoring.”
The Office of Christian Formation leads spiritual life programs for students, including chapel and mentoring.

Christian clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 3 location not published

Service 2

Action and Encounter tripsOff campus
Fall Break and Spring Break
Service and mission trips, including Chicago Urban Vision, Tulsa Vision & Service, Spring Break Action, Atlanta Refugee Encounter, El Paso Border Encounter and Chicago Community Development Encounter.
jbu.edu, jbu.edu, jbu.edu
CAUSE Ministries
A collective of student-led ministries that mobilize students to serve others; past ministries have included jail ministry, Big Brothers Big Sisters and tutoring.
jbu.edu

Worship and prayer 1

The GatheringOn campus
Sunday nights
Student-led chapel service listed among the additional chapel events that count toward the chapel requirement.
jbu.edu

Clubs and groups 1

Growth Groups
Weekly
Peer-led and faculty/staff-led groups for fellowship, Bible study, prayer and book discussion, lasting from a few weeks to a full year.
jbu.edu

Retreats 1

Annual retreats
Fall Breakaway at New Life Ranch and spring retreats for men and women; silent retreats are sometimes offered.
jbu.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

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Chapel 1

Tuesday, Thursday10:30 AM · Regular chapel service; ends 11:15 a.m. Chapel is required for on-campus undergraduates (21 a semester, at least 15 weekday regular chapels).

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Chapel at John Brown Universityjbu.edu/christian-formation/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapel services are held each Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.”
Regular chapel services are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family income	Price after aid
Up to $30,000	$17,484
$30,001–$48,000	$17,210
$48,001–$75,000	$16,655
$75,001–$110,000	$21,433
Over $110,000	$24,627

Full cost of attendance before aid: $44,710 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	1,882
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 45% · Women 55%
First-generation students College Scorecard	29%
Total students	2,341
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$20,397
Cost of attendance (per year)	$44,710
Median federal debt at graduation	$21,250
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	72%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years	63%
Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years	61%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years	75%
First-year retention	81%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$53,907
Admission rate	76%
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	$25
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $1,115 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	24%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1070–1340ACT 21–28

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1195
SAT reading & writing	550–690
SAT math	520–650
ACT composite	21–28
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 78 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
Major	Median earnings
Engineering (general)	$90,783
Accounting	$82,703
Business (general)	$78,800
Business administration	$70,720
Nursing	$64,963
Teacher education	$48,188
Design	$47,248
Liberal arts	$47,076
Global studies	$45,322
Psychology	$40,222
Family and human development	$39,575
Film and video	$36,796
Pastoral counseling	$35,601

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Biochemistry, Biology, Broadcasting, Chemistry, Communication studies, Computer science, Construction Management, Criminal justice, Data Analytics, Electrical engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Graphic communications, History, Interdisciplinary studies, International business, Kinesiology and exercise science, Management information systems, Managerial economics, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical engineering, Music, Outdoor Education, Philosophy, Political science, Religious Music and Worship, Romance languages, Secondary education, Theology.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
Field	Share of degrees
Business	23%
Visual and performing arts	13%
Psychology	10%
Health professions	8%
Parks, recreation and fitness	7%

Campus facts

School colors
Setting	Town
Part-time undergraduates	5%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	7%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$10,362
Sports	NAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference
ROTC	Army · Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	15 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability office	About 6%IPEDS, 2023–24
Disability services	Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time	96%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student	$89,831IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm space	For about 61% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline service	Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA)About 15 miles away · about 40 minutes by car
Town population	18,699Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	TulsaAbout 75 miles away · about 1 hour 30 minutes by car
Typical weather	39°F in January · 81°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Kansas 2 NE, OK, about 12 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.14	0.07
Robbery	0.00	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.00	0.04
Burglary	0.14	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.00	0.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

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Questions families ask

Is John Brown University a Christian college?: Yes. John Brown University is a Christian college.
What is John Brown University’s Compass Score?: 83 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is John Brown University Compass Recommended?: Yes. John Brown University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.

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IPEDS unit ID 107141
Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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