John Brown University
2000 W. UNIVERSITY ST. | SILOAM SPRINGS WWW.JBU.EDU | 479-524-9500
OVERVIEW
Established in 1919, John Brown University is Arkansas’ top-ranked university (The Wall Street Journal, 2020). JBU is committed to providing a Christ-centered education that prepares students to honor God and serve others by developing their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives. JBU enrolls more than 2,300 students from 59 foreign countries and 36 states.
ACADEMICS
A JBU education challenges students to nurture a globally aware, holistic, curious and lifelong pursuit of learning. The programs are designed to stimulate new discovery through thought-provoking lectures and interactive projects that prepare students for life. The 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio facilitates an environment of mentorship and individualized education.
PROGRAMS
JBU offers more than 40 majors for traditional undergraduate students, including business, biology, nursing, engineering, family and human services, music and graphic design. For students who have prior college credit, JBU Online offers flexible opportunities to finish a degree in select programs. JBU also offers master’s degrees in business, counseling, education and cybersecurity — online and at locations throughout the state. JBU’s nursing program graduated its first class in 2016 with a 96 percent passing rate for the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) licensure exam.
FACILITIES
More than 90 percent of JBU facilities are new or have been renovated since 2000, including the newly built Peer-Andrus Studio and Project Barn, new futsal courts and the new Sager Creek Mountain Bike Trail. For more information, visit www.jbu.edu.