- Acceptance rate: 76% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 550–690 reading and writing, 520–650 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–28 composite
- Average net price: $21,464 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what John Brown University reported: an acceptance rate of 76% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–28.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. John Brown University reviews each application.
John Brown University GPA requirements
John Brown University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and John Brown University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
John Brown University acceptance rate
John Brown University admitted 1,254 of 1,647 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 76%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
John Brown University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, with 1,948 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered John Brown University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 550 | 630 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 590 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 28 |
| ACT English | 21 | 24 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 23 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1195 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What John Brown University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
John Brown University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,464 a year at John Brown University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for John Brown University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. John Brown University admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does John Brown University look for?
John Brown University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is it easy to get into John Brown University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. John Brown University admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at John Brown University?
John Brown University's acceptance rate was 76% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,254 of 1,647 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at John Brown University?
A lot: John Brown University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and demonstration of competencies if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is John Brown University test optional?
Check John Brown University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. John Brown University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 11% sent SAT scores and 50% sent ACT scores.
What are John Brown University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of John Brown University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 550–690 in reading and writing and 520–650 in math; ACT composite 21–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at John Brown University?
Yes. John Brown University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at John Brown University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,464 a year at John Brown University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does John Brown University look at legacy status?
No. John Brown University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check John Brown University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: John Brown UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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