“Head, Heart, and Hand — education of the whole person for a life of purpose”
John Brown University (JBU) is a private interdenominational Christian university in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, founded in 1919 by John E. Brown Sr. with a distinctive mission to develop the whole person through education of Head, Heart, and Hand. With 2,340 students from 43+ countries and 34 states, JBU brings together a remarkably international campus community in the heart of the rapidly growing Northwest Arkansas corridor. The university offers 54 undergraduate majors spanning engineering, business, education, arts and sciences, and health sciences — with engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) and business being the most career-connected programs in one of the fastest-growing tech and retail economies in the US. Northwest Arkansas is home to the global headquarters of Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt Transport Services, as well as a booming startup ecosystem, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and one of the country's highest quality-of-life rankings. JBU's engineering programs produce graduates recruited by major regional and national employers, while business graduates thrive in Bentonville's Fortune 500 corporate corridor. The university maintains its Christian mission while genuinely welcoming students from all backgrounds and nationalities. With 79% of students receiving financial aid and an average net price of $20,404 after aid, JBU offers a high-value Christian liberal arts and professional education in a region experiencing extraordinary economic growth.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$31,756 – $42,500
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
ABET-accredited engineering programs in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering plus Construction Management, providing graduates with skills highly sought in Northwest Arkansas and nationally.
ACBSP-accredited business programs with direct ties to Walmart, Tyson Foods, J.B. Hunt, and the Bentonville startup ecosystem. Emphasis on ethical business leadership grounded in Christian values.
Liberal arts and pre-professional programs including Computer Science, Digital Media, Biology, Chemistry, Communication, and English — with strong internship and career connections across NWA.
Education licensure and behavioral science programs serving Arkansas and regional school systems, plus Kinesiology and Exercise Science for healthcare and fitness careers.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $31,756
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
