John Brown University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,424

2.75% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$20,997

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

56.6%

1,490 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

2,326

59.4% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

71.2%

230 Graduates

About

John Brown University is a higher education institution located in Benton County, AR. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at John Brown University were General Business Administration & Management (67 degrees awarded), Mental Health Counseling (50 degrees), and Organizational Leadership (12 degrees).

In 2022, 511 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at John Brown University. 64.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (369 degrees), 9.22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at John Brown University is $28,424, which is $4,428 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at John Brown University is $28,424, which is $4,428 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,997.

In 2022, 73% of undergraduate students attending John Brown University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,424

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at John Brown University was $28,424. The cost of tuition at John Brown University is $4,428 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$20,997

2022 Value

14.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 John Brown University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,997. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of John Brown University grew by 14.8%.

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

$6,027

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at John Brown University was of $6,027 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

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

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at John Brown University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 1.35% with respect to 2021, when 74% 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 1,490 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 7.11% annual growth. Out of those 1,490 applicants, 844 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 56.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,326 students enrolled at John Brown University in 2022. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

John Brown University has an overall enrollment yield of 36.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

56.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

844

Accepted Out of 1,490

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of John Brown University was 56.6% (844 admissions from 1,490 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 52.9%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 7.11%, while admissions declined by 0.472%.

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

17%

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

17% of enrolled first-time students at John Brown University in 2022 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 2,326 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at John Brown University is 1,382 students and the part-time enrollment is 944. This means that 59.4% of students enrolled at John Brown University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at John Brown University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.7% White, 8.68% Hispanic or Latino, 5.29% Two or More Races, 3.35% Black or African American, 1.98% Asian, 1.42% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.215% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at John Brown University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.6%), followed by White Male (28.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.43%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (59.5%), followed by White Male (19.8%) and Black or African American Female (9.01%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at John Brown University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,326 students. The full-time enrollment at John Brown University is 1,382 and the part-time enrollment is 944. This means that 59.4% of students enrolled at John Brown University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% 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%

2022 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 (73%), 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 (2022)

White
1,598 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
202 enrolled students
Two or More Races
123 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at John Brown University is 68.7% White, 8.68% Hispanic or Latino, 5.29% Two or More Races, 3.35% Black or African American, 1.98% Asian, 1.42% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.215% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 128 students (5.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 151 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 (369 degrees awarded). There were 9.22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at John Brown University is General Business Administration & Management (67 degrees awarded), followed by Mental Health Counseling (50 degrees) and Organizational Leadership (12 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (12 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (19 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (40 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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 Accountants & auditors (1,036,756 people), Other managers (765,160 people), Financial managers (499,363 people), Chief executives & legislators (389,897 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (313,207 people).

The most specialized majors at John Brown University in 2022 are Theology (12 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (19 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (40 degrees), Business (177 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (12 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (19 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (40 degrees), Business (177 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

General Psychology
34 degrees awarded
General Business
20 degrees awarded
Family & Community Services
19 degrees awarded

In 2022, 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

180

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

331

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 180 degrees were awarded to men at John Brown University, which is 0.544 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (331).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 41 degrees were awarded to men at John Brown University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.05 times more than the 39 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 41 degrees were awarded to men at John Brown University in Mental Health Counseling, which is 4.56 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 56% of students graduating from John Brown University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at John Brown University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 3.04% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
369 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
40 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at John Brown University is white (369 degrees awarded). There were 9.22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (40 degrees).

1.37% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
240 degrees awarded
White Male
129 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at John Brown University is white female (240 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (129 degrees).

Operations

John Brown University has an endowment valued at nearly $155M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −11.6M (−7.51%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, John Brown University had a total salary expenditure of 49.6M. John Brown University employs 25 Professors, 25 Assistant professors and 22 Associate professors. Most academics at John Brown University are Male Professor (22), Male Associate professor (15), and Female Assistant professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at John Brown University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 50 employees, Management, with 40 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

Endowment

$155M

2022 Endowment

8.31%

decline from 2021

John Brown University has an endowment valued at about $155M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of John Brown University declined 8.31% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $108M 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

$19.7M

2022 Salaries

0.0795%

decline from 2021

In 2022, John Brown University paid a median of $19.7M in salaries, which represents 39.8% of their overall expenditure ($49.6M) and a 0.0795% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.16% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 5.7% decline between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$5.24M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, John Brown University paid a total of $5.24M to 75 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

50 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at John Brown University were Professor with 25 employees, Assistant professor with 25 employees, and Associate professor with 22 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at John Brown University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees, Management with 40 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at John Brown University was Male Professor with 22 employees, Male Associate professor with 15 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 13 employees.

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

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