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- LocationSiloam Springs, The United States
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John Brown University (JBU) is a private Christian university in Siloam Springs, in Northwest Arkansas, founded in 1919. It has no denominational affiliation and admits students of any faith; students do not have to sign a statement of faith, but all commit to live by a community covenant.
On its main campus JBU offers 52 undergraduate majors, from STEM and business to the arts, and it also runs eight fully online bachelor's programmes and master's degrees in business, education, cybersecurity and counselling. Students can spend an optional study abroad semester in Ireland.
International applicants are admitted on a rolling basis and may submit IELTS (6.5) or TOEFL iBT (80) scores if English is not their first language. The JBU International Office issues the Form I-20 needed for an F-1 student visa, and a separate orientation is held for international students. Through the Walton International Scholarship Program, students selected from Mexico and seven Central American countries (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama) receive a free college education and must return home after graduating. Undergraduates live on campus for at least six semesters, in residence halls, townhouses or apartments.
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479-524-9500
2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs, AR, The United States, 72761
52 on-campus majors, for example:
- Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering
- Biology, Nursing and Kinesiology
- Psychology and Family and Human Services
- International Business and Construction Management
- Graphic Design and Film
- Elementary Education
Fully online degrees include Cybersecurity, General Business, Management, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Psychology and General Studies.
Master's degrees and graduate certificates in business, education, cybersecurity and counselling, taught in person and online; many programmes can be taken fully online. Through the Accelerated Master's Program, some JBU bachelor's programmes can be combined with a master's degree, finishing both as little as a year after the bachelor's degree.
JBU admits international students on a rolling basis; applicants are advised to apply early to leave time for the visa. The online application takes about 15 minutes, and a decision can arrive within three business days.
- Official high school (and college) transcripts; non-US transcripts are evaluated by The Evaluations Company (about US$120-150)
- A standardized test score unless the applicant has a six-semester transcript from a US-accredited high school: ACT 20, SAT 1020, CLT 63, IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80; O Levels, A Levels and Caribbean exams are also accepted
- An academic reference
- Application fee: US$25
After admission, students send proof of funds, a copy of their passport, a visa information form and an enrolment deposit of one third of the first-year balance to receive the Form I-20.
Applicants whose first language is not English can meet the test requirement with IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80. Alternatively, the ACT (20), SAT (1020) or CLT (63) is accepted.
Typical annual costs for on-campus undergraduates in the 2026-27 academic year:
- Full-time tuition (12-18 credit hours): US$32,228
- General fee: US$1,466
- Residence hall room: US$5,212
- Board (average): US$5,844
Estimated total: US$44,748, plus books, travel, insurance and personal expenses.
Admitted international students usually receive an academic scholarship award together with their admission decision. After submitting the International Student Financial Information Form, they receive a financial aid offer from JBU.
The Walton International Scholarship Program (WISP) selects students from Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Panama through a competitive process and covers their college education; graduates must return to their home countries.
Undergraduates must live on campus for at least six semesters (exceptions include students aged 22 or over and married students). Options:
- Residence halls: Hutcheson (mixed, by floor), J. Alvin Brown (men), Mayfield (women) and Walker
- Sheridan Townhouses, for juniors and seniors
- Northslope Apartments, for juniors and seniors
Each hall or suite has a Resident Assistant. In 2026-27 a residence hall room costs US$5,212 per year, a townhouse US$5,308 and a Northslope apartment US$5,840.