Applying to John Brown University
The acceptance ratio at John Brown University was 75.77% - 1,176 students were applied and 891 were admitted to the school. Based on the rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into the school. The yield, also know as enrollment rate, is 36% where 319 out of 891 admitted students were enrolled.
The average SAT score is 1,160 and the ACT score is 26 at the school.
Below tables and charts analyze the admission stats including test scores, admission requirements, and admission statistics
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John Brown University Admissions
The application fee is $25 for applying undergraduate school and $35 for graduate school at John Brown University. Next table presents general admission information.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $35 |
| Admission Information | www.jbu.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.jbu.edu/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate |
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2019-20, the acceptance rate is 75.77% and the yield is 35.80%. 388 men and 788 women applied to John Brown University and 311 men and 580 women students were accepted. Among them, 129 men and 190 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2019).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and the yield (also known as enrollment rate).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,176 | 388 | 788 |
| Admitted | 891 | 311 | 580 |
| Enrolled | 319 | 129 | 190 |
| Acceptance Ratio | 75.77% | 80.15% | 73.60% |
| Yield | 35.80% | 41.48% | 32.76% |
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
For the academic year 2019-2020, 44 students (14% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 268 students (84%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees. For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score of Evidence-Based Reading/Writing is 640 and the 25th percentile is 540. The SAT Math score is 620 (75th) and 520 (25th). The submitted ACT composite score is 29 (75th percentile) and 23 (25th percentile).
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT English | 23 | 32 |
The submitted SAT and ACT scores of admitted students at John Brown University are competitive and high when comparing similar colleges (SAT: 1,075, ACT: 62 - Private (not-for-profit) Master's College and University (medium programs)).
Application Requirements
John Brown University requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and Recommendations to its applicants.The school recommends to submit High School GPA and High School Rank. The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply John Brown University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see John Brown University online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Recommended |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
