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Arkansas' #1 Christian University

The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education ranked JBU the top Christian university in Arkansas based on 15 performance indicators. These indicators focused primarily on student success and learning in four key areas: resources available to students, student engagement, student outcomes and learning environment.

—The Wall Street Journal, 2021 U.S. College Rankings list

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Arkansas' Best Value Private University

MONEY (a TIME publication) compared more than 19,000 data points (including tuition, family borrowing and career earnings) and concluded that JBU is the best value private university in Arkansas.

—MONEY, 2020. Ranked by value.

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#12 in the South

Among regional universities, JBU ranked #12 in the South. This makes JBU Arkansas' top-ranked regional university. JBU has been the top-ranked Arkansas school in its cohort for five years in a row.

—U.S News & World Report, 2021 Best Regional Universities list

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The three parts of JBU's holistic education

Head

Think critically & pursue truth

Examine knowledge through the lens of a Christian worldview and explore how your work contributes to God's redemptive purposes.

Heart

Engage in faith & community

Honor God and develop meaningful relationships as you plug in and grow.

Hand

Develop career skills & serve others

Prepare to impress employers, do good work and make a difference.

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