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John Brown University
2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs, AR 7276479-524-9500
jbuinfo@jbu.edu
Christ Over All Since 1919
John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked university (The Wall Street Journal) and top-ranked regional university (U.S. News), JBU enrolls more than 2,200 students from 37 states and 48 countries.
More than a degree.
Educational Philosophy
Education at John Brown University has never been merely academic. John Brown Sr., founder and first president of the institution, was committed to a well-rounded philosophy of Biblical-based studies that focused on the holistic development of students - head, heart and hand.
Head
Learn to think critically and pursue truth. A JBU education is not about facts that you'll soon forget. It's about training your mind to think creatively and solve complex problems so that it can serve you well for the rest of your life.
Heart
Engage in faith and community. You'll connect with others, experience profound personal growth and develop a way of life in which you are deeply aware of God's calling and choose to live in response.
Hand
Develop practical career skills and serve others. We train you to be excellent in your profession but more importantly to honor God and serve others in every facet of life.

On-Campus Undergraduate
JBU offers 52 majors for high school graduates and transfer students seeking a traditional college experience at our main campus.
Online Undergraduate
Designed for working students who are looking to earn their bachelor's degree fully online, JBU offers 6 online programs.
Graduate
Earn a master's degree in business, education, cybersecurity and counseling, with many programs offered fully online.
More about JBU
Who We Are
We are a top-ranked Christ-centered, interdenominational university committed to integrating faith and learning, fostering holistic spiritual formation, promoting pragmatic liberal arts education, and preparing people to follow Christ’s call to serve others in all areas of life.
Established in 1919 by evangelist Dr. John E. Brown Sr., JBU was created to combine Christian liberal arts education with an emphasis on specialized vocational training. While we may not train airplane mechanics today, a "head, heart, hand" education with "Christ Over All" is still our focus.
The university has no denominational affiliation and admits students of any faith. JBU is a vibrant and growing independent Christian university of the arts, sciences and professions.
What We Believe
As a Christian institution, John Brown University holds to the interdenominational doctrinal position identified by the following statements:
- We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative word of God.
- We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
- We believe that, for the salvation of lost and sinful people, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary.
- We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
- We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
- We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
As adopted by the National Association of Evangelicals.
Mission, Vision, Values
Mission
John Brown University provides Christ-centered education that prepares people to honor God and serve others by developing their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives. JBU’s mission is summarized in its two historic mottos: "Christ Over All" and "Head, Heart and Hand."
Vision
A Christ-centered, interdenominational university that leads the nation in integrating faith and learning, fostering holistic spiritual formation, promoting pragmatic liberal arts education, and preparing people to follow Christ’s call to serve others in all areas of life.
Values
- Christ-centered. We pray and worship together as a community; we submit to God’s truth and authority as expressed faithfully through His inspired Scriptures; we seek to restrain evil and to promote good through our work and service; and we educate students to serve Christ and His Kingdom because we are followers of Jesus Christ, the incarnate and visible person of the triune God.
- Pursuit of Learning. We educate students to seek, and exemplify ourselves, a globally-aware, holistic, curious and lifelong pursuit of learning because God created the world good and it is part of our worship of God to learn as much as we can about Him and His world.
- People. We make decisions that benefit students; we extend hospitality to strangers; we recognize the God-given gifts of our colleagues; we act and treat each other with integrity; we respectfully engage and encourage a variety of differences among people; we nourish relationships; and we study and learn in community because God has created people in His image.
- Service. We listen and learn from others, recognize and meet their needs and engage and create cultures to imagine new opportunities for people to flourish because God has called us to love our neighbor.
- Stewardship. We strive to be wise stewards of our time, talents, and financial and natural resources because this world belongs to God.
- Excellence. We seek to do all things well and then strive to do them better because God calls us to do all things in honor of Him.
Leadership
JBU President Dr. Charles Pollard oversees the mission of JBU — educating the whole person "head, heart, hand." During President Pollard's tenure, which began in 2004, the university has been blessed to receive over $312 million in gifts, to grow its endowment from $50 million to over $160 million, and to complete 17 major building projects.
The following are members of the Presidential Cabinet:
- Dr. Steve Beers, VP for Student Development
- Mr. Don Crandall, VP for Enrollment Management
- Dr. Ed Ericson, VP for Academic Affairs
- Mrs. Julie Gumm, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
- Dr. Kim Hadley, VP for Finance and Administration
- Dr. Jim Krall, VP for University Advancement
- Dr. Ted Song, Chief Diversity Officer
Our Programs
Traditional Undergraduate
Nearly 1,200 students are enrolled in one of JBU's more than 40 traditional undergraduate programs where we are committed to providing them with an academically-challenging educational experience.
JBU Online allows students with no prior college credit to earn their bachelor's degree in organizational leadership, management, liberal arts and psychology completely online.
JBU offers master’s degrees in professional disciplines through full-time or part-time enrollment. Graduate programs include degrees in the areas of business, counseling, education, higher education and cybersecurity. Classes are offered in Rogers, Little Rock, Siloam Springs and online, depending on the program.
Arkansas' #1 University
We don't do it for the accolades but they sure are nice. The Wall Street Journal has named JBU the top school in Arkansas in 2020 and 2022 college rankings.
U.S. News
In the 2022 U.S. News & World Report College Rankings, JBU ranked 10th out of 102 southern regional universities, making it the top-ranked Arkansas school in that category for the sixth consecutive year.
Best Value
Money named JBU the best value private university in a six-state region. (Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, Kansas and Missouri)
Great Colleges to Work For
JBU has achieved “Great College to Work For” recognition for seven years by the Great Colleges to Work For program. JBU was also named to the Honor Roll, a status granted to only 42 colleges each year that are highlighted most across the recognition categories.
Campus Locations
Siloam Springs
Home to our traditional undergraduate programs and graduate classes in counseling and education.
2000 W. University
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-9500
jbuinfo@jbu.edu
Rogers
The Rogers Center offers master's degree programs and regional support for online undergraduate students.
John Brown University Rogers Center
2807 Ajax Avenue, Suite 200
Rogers, AR 72758
800.528.4723 | 479.631.4665
NorthwestCenter@jbu.edu
Little Rock
The JBU Little Rock Center offers master's degree programs in counseling and school counseling as well as regional support for online undergraduate students.
JBU Counseling Education Center
10816 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 771-9000
LittleRockCenter@jbu.edu
News from JBU
JBU Announces Spring 2022 Online Undergraduate Dean's List
The following John Brown University Online students were named to the Dean's List for their academic achievement during the Spring 2022 semester. The Dean's list recognizes the achievement of students semester by semester and is reserved for students who have achieved a GPA of 3.4-3.79 for this academic term. Students who have chosen to be FERPA-secure may not appear on the list below.
Lena Adams
Robyn Burcham
Lauren Crews
Scott Crittenden
Kyndall Garrison
Jeremy Hanna
Whitley Hopkins
Madisen Maddux
Brandi McGarrah
Jessica Perry
Crystal Taylor
To view the President's List, click here.
May 13, 2022
JBU Announces Spring 2022 Traditional Undergraduate President's List
The following John Brown University traditional undergraduate students were named to the President’s List for their academic achievement during the Spring 2022 semester. The President’s list recognizes the achievement of students semester by semester and is reserved for students who have achieved a GPA of 3.8 or above for this academic term. Students who have chosen to be FERPA-secure may not appear on the list below.
Elisabeth Abdo |
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To see the Dean's List, click here.
May 13, 2022
JBU Announces Spring 2022 Traditional Undergraduate Dean's List
The following John Brown University traditional undergraduate students were named to the Dean's List for their academic achievement during the Spring 2022 semester. The Dean's list recognizes the achievement of students semester by semester and is reserved for students who have achieved a GPA of 3.4-3.79 for this academic term. Students who have chosen to be FERPA-secure may not appear on the list below.
Emily Acker | Olivia Lee |
To see the President's list, click here.
May 13, 2022
JBU Announces Spring 2022 Online Undergraduate President's List
The following John Brown University Online students were named to the President’s List for their academic achievement during the Spring 2022 semester. The President’s list recognizes the achievement of students semester by semester and is reserved for students who have achieved a GPA of 3.8 or above for this academic term. Students who have chosen to be FERPA-secure may not appear on the list below.
Garrett Bullock
Kaitlyn Fontenot
Priscilla Hall
Lisa Luhrs
Kyra Pinn
Brenna Riedy
Robyn Taylor
Suzanne Wisdom
To view the Dean's List, click here.
May 13, 2022
JBU Announces Fall 2021 Traditional Undergraduate President's List
The following John Brown University traditional undergraduate students were named to the President’s List for their academic achievement during the Fall 2021 semester. The President’s list recognizes the achievement of students semester by semester and is reserved for students who have achieved a GPA of 3.8 or above for this academic term.
Emily Acker |
Kylie Kilfoy |
To see the Dean's List, click here.
January 15, 2022
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Policy Information
John Brown University admits persons to its programs and activities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, or gender. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, or gender in the administration of education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-sponsored programs.
John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked regional university (U.S. News Best Colleges 2019), JBU enrolls more than 2,100 students from 38 states and 53 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers 41 majors, with top programs including engineering, nursing, family and human services, biology, graphic design and construction management.
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