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John Brown University
2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs, AR 72761479-524-9500
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$335 per Credit Hour
JBU Online offers transparent pricing with no hidden fees. You only pay for the credit hours you take. Financial aid is available to qualifying students.
For Transfers & First-Timers
Whether you're starting fresh or bringing in up to 84 transfer credits, JBU Online helps you move forward faster. No prior credit is required.
No Standardized Testing
You don’t need an ACT or SAT score to apply. If you meet our assured admission requirements, you’re in! If not, we’ll review your application in other ways.
The JBU Online Experience
Flexibility meets quality
JBU Online combines the flexibility you need with the quality education you expect from a leading Christian university. Learn from expert faculty, connect with a supportive community and apply what you learn to your career—all through online, asynchronous coursework.
What is JBU's educational philosophy?
Head, Heart, Hand
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 studies that focused on the holistic development of students.
"Emphasis should be placed equally on the head, heart and hands," Brown said. "If we neglect any of these in our teaching, the result will be an unbalanced person."
What is the Accelerated Master's Program (AMP)?
JBU’s Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) lets you earn graduate credits while completing your bachelor’s degree, saving you time and money. Certain undergraduate degrees seamlessly pair with master’s programs, allowing you to earn both degrees in as little as one extra year. Students interested the M.S. in Counseling can expect to earn their degree in as little as two years after completing their bachelor's.
#1 best value
Among colleges and universities in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
—Money 2024 College Rankings
#1 private university in Arkansas
—The Wall Street Journal 2025 U.S. College Rankings
Among the top 10% for financial strength
JBU is ranked among the nation's top 10% of colleges and universities for financial strength, earning the highest grade in Arkansas.
–2025 Forbes College Financial Grades

Tuition & aid
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
You deserve a transparent, helpful financial aid experience to make accurate decisions about your college education.

Admissions
Learn how to apply and navigate the college process
With step-by-step instructions and help from your dedicated admissions counselor, you'll have the resources you need to successfully navigate the entire college admission, decision and enrollment process.

Online undergraduate resources
The future you starts at JBU.
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Policy Information
JBU does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, military status, or age in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities.
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 42 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including nursing, psychology, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and engineering. Eighteen graduate degrees are available in business, counseling, cybersecurity, and education.
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