JBU Facts: 2008-2009

John Brown University, founded in Northwest Arkansas in 1919, serves over 2,000 students from 52 nations and 41 states. JBU is a Christian university committed to providing quality academics within a distinctly Christian community. 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.

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Mission

To provide Christ-centered education that prepares people to honor God and serve others by developing their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives.

John Brown University
2000 W. University St.
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
(479) 524 - 9500

Academic Programs

John Brown University is accredited by:

• Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
• Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
• American Council for Construction Education (ACCE)
• International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)

John Brown University is approved by:

• Arkansas State Department of Education for the preparation of teachers for the public schools of Arkansas
• Veterans Administration of the education of former military personnel

John Brown University is a member of:

• The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU)
• Arkansas’ Independent Colleges and Universities (AICU)
• Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)
• Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)

Program Offerings
Undergraduate Majors - 44
Undergraduate Minors - 48
Graduate Degree Programs - 7

Top 10 Undergraduate Programs By Enrollment

1. Graphic Design - 99
2. Digital Media Artis - 96
3. Engineering - 84
4. Business Administration - 79
5. Family & Human Services - 71
6. Biology - 69
7. Construction Management - 66
8. International Business - 44
9. Early Childhood Education - 54
10. Psychology - 50

Graduate Degrees

• Business Administration (M.B.A.)
• Leadership and Ethics (M.S.L.E.)
• Marriage and Family Therapy (M.S.)
• School Counseling (M.S.)
• Community Counseling (M.S.)
• Youth and Family Ministries (M.A.)
• Ministry (M.A.)

Associate's Degree Programs

• Broadcasting
• Construction Management
• Electromechanical Technology
• General education
• Journalism
• Public Relations

Undergraduate and Graduate Faculty

Full-time - 88
Adjunct -  45
Total =   133

73% of the full-time faculty hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree.

Student/Faculty Ratio – 13:1

Degrees Awarded 2007 - 2008
Undergraduate - 241
Advance/Profession - 246
Graduate - 146

Average Class Size: 20

Honors Scholars Program
JBU’s Honor Scholars Program promotes academic excellence in a community of highly motivated student scholars and faculty mentors. With a curriculum based in the Great Books, the honors program features a hands-on learning experience in addition to challenging coursework. JBU’s program has been a model for other Honors Scholars Programs worldwide.

Professional Studies
The professional studies program allows working adults with prior college credit to complete their bachelor’s degree in organizational management, business information systems, or early childhood education, in a year and a half. The program has educational centers in North Little Rock, Fort Smith and Rogers, Arkansas. Classes are also held in locations throughout the Northwest Arkansas region.

Graduate Program
The graduate program allows working adults to complete their master’s degrees by attending classes in the evenings. JBU offers graduate programs in the areas of Business, Counseling, and Ministry. Classes are conveniently located in Rogers, Fort Smith, and Siloam Springs (counseling programs only).

Enrollment Statistics

2008 Enrollment - Total - 2,046

• Traditional Undergraduate - 1,289
• Advance Program - 449
• Graduate - 308

New Undergraduate Full-Time Student Enrollment - Total - 388

Retention
79% of fall 359 fall 2007 full-time, first-time freshmen re-enrolled for fall 2008.

Graduation Rates
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Average high school GPA of entering freshmen
3.65 (Based on a 4.0 scale)

Average ACT score of entering freshmen
25.6

Average SAT scores of entering freshmen
1,130

Gender
Traditional Undergraduate
Men - 604
Women - 685

Professional Studies
Men - 181
Women - 268

Graduate
Men - 134
Women - 174

Number of Resident Students
Traditional Undergraduate - 968

Student Population

Undergraduate Student Population
Top Ten States:

1. Arkansas - 336
2. Texas - 169
3. Oklahoma - 151
4. Kansas - 100
5. Missouri - 77
6. Colorado - 40
7. California – 34
8. Illinois - 26
9. Nebraska - 23
10. Iowa - 18

In 2008, students enrolled at JBU from 41 states and 52 foreign countries.

Ethnic Background
Traditional Undergraduate
African American - 17
Asian American/Pacific Islander - 16
Caucasian - 1,048
Hispanic - 50
Native American - 21
Not Recorded - 17
Non-U.S. Citizen - 120
Total - 1,289

Financial Information (2007)

Assets

Cash, Cash Equivalents, & Short-term Investments:	$25,864,377
Accounts and Notes Receivable:	$2,985,110
Promises To Give:	$868,263
Other Assets:	$475,083
Annuity Trust Investments:	$2,212,181
Long-term Investments:	$65,800,428
Educational Plant, net of depreciation:	$53,545,688
Total Assets:	$151,751,130

Associated Centers

John Brown University has two endowed, associated centers that serve the university, community, and the nation by actively addressing two major areas of concern in today’s society: the need for strong marriages and families and the need for ethical business leaders.

The Center for Relationship Enrichment
To have a major impact on marriages and families by providing Christ-centered education and intervention.
Executive Director: Dr. Gary J. Oliver, Ph.D.

The Soderquist Center for Leadership and Ethics
To develop and equip world-changing ethical business leaders.
CEO: Mr. Andy Wilson

Administration

• Dr. Charles Pollard - President
• Dr. Steve Beers - VP for Student Development
• Mr. Don Crandall - VP for Enrollment Management
• Dr. Ed Ericson III - VP for Academic Affairs
• Ms. Patricia Gustavson - VP for Finance and Administration
• Dr. James Krall - VP of University Advancement
• Dr. Richard Ellis - Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies
• Dr. Richard Ostrander - Dean of Undergraduate Studies

Honors and Recognition

• U.S. News & World Report’s-ranked third in the Southern Region
• Alpha Chi President’s Cup awarded to JBU’s Arkansas Lambda Chapter
• Alpha Chi Star Chapter Award for twelve consecutive years
• Fulbright Award Fellow - Dr. David Vila
• SIFE team tied for fifth in the nation at the 2007 national convention

Other Information

Staff
Full-time - 320
Part-time - 101

Facilities
JBU’s 200-acre main campus is located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

Intercollegiate Athletics
JBU is a member of the NAIA Division I and offers the following intercollegiate sports:

• Men and women’s basketball
• Men's Golf
• Men and women’s soccer
• Men and women’s tennis
• Women’s volleyball

Information on this page was reported according to statistics in September 2008.

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