What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | John Brown University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MTH 1163 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MTH 1163 | |
| Biology | 3 | BIO 1002, BIO 1001 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHM 1013, CHM 1011 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | EGL 1013 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | EGL 1023 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 1013 | |
| Statistics | 3 | MTH 1003, MTH 2103, BUS 2193 or PSY 2383 |
Show all 38 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MTH 1163 | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | MTH 1163 | |
| Calculus AB | 5 | MTH 1163 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MTH 1163 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MTH 1163, MTH 1173 | |
| Calculus BC | 5 | MTH 1163, MTH 1173 | |
| Biology | 3 | BIO 1002, BIO 1001 | |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 1123, BIO 1121 | |
| Biology | 5 | BIO 1123, BIO 1121 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHM 1013, CHM 1011 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHM 1123, CHM 1121 | |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHM 1123, CHM 1121 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | EGL 1013 | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | EGL 1013 | |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | EGL 1013 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | EGL 1023 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | EGL 1023 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | EGL 1023 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 1013 | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 1013 | |
| Psychology | 5 | PSY 1013 | |
| Statistics | 3 | MTH 1003, MTH 2103, BUS 2193 or PSY 2383 | |
| Statistics | 4 | MTH 1003, MTH 2103, BUS 2193 or PSY 2383 | |
| Statistics | 5 | MTH 1003, MTH 2103, BUS 2193 or PSY 2383 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CS 1113 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CS 1113 | |
| Computer Science A | 5 | CS 1113 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECN 2123 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECN 2123 | |
| Macroeconomics | 5 | ECN 2123 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECN 2113 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECN 2113 | |
| Microeconomics | 5 | ECN 2113 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HST 10134 or HST 10235 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HST 10134 and HST 10235 | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | HST 10134 and HST 10235 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 credit hour elective | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | GSC 2003 | |
| Environmental Science | 5 | GSC 2003 | |
| European History | 3 | HST 10235 | |
| European History | 4 | HST 10235 | |
| European History | 5 | HST 10235 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | ED 1143 | |
| Human Geography | 4 | ED 1143 | |
| Human Geography | 5 | ED 1143 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | LS 1113 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | LS 1113, LS 1123 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | LS 1113, LS 1123 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 credit hour elective | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 credit hour elective | |
| Computer Science Principles | 5 | 3 credit hour elective | |
| Art History | 3 | ART 2233 | |
| Art History | 4 | ART 2233 | |
| Art History | 5 | ART 2233 | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 credit hour elective | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 credit hour elective | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 5 | 3 credit hour elective | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 credit hour elective | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 credit hour elective | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 5 | 3 credit hour elective | |
| African American Studies | 3 | HST 3263 | |
| African American Studies | 4 | HST 3263 | |
| African American Studies | 5 | HST 3263 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | LS 1513 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | LS 1513, LS 1523 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | LS 1513, LS 1523 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POL 2213 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | POL 2213 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 5 | POL 2213 | |
| Drawing | 3 | ART 1243 | |
| Drawing | 4 | ART 1243 | |
| Drawing | 5 | ART 1243 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | LS 1213 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | LS 1213, LS 1223 | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | LS 1213, LS 1223 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | LS 1313 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | LS 1313, LS 1323 | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | LS 1313, LS 1323 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | LS 1513 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | LS 1513, LS 1523 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | LS 1513, LS 1523 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | LS 1513 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | LS 1513, LS 1523 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | LS 1513, LS 1523 | |
| Latin | 3 | LS 1413 | |
| Latin | 4 | LS 1413, LS 1423 | |
| Latin | 5 | LS 1413, LS 1423 | |
| Music: Theory2 | 3 | 3 credit hour elective | |
| Music: Theory2 | 4 | 3 credit hour elective | |
| Music: Theory2 | 5 | MUS 1103 | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 3 | GSC 1023 | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 4 | PHY 1113, PHY 1111 | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 5 | PHY 1113, PHY 1111 | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 3 | GSC 1023 | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 4 | PHY 1123, PHY 1121 | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 5 | PHY 1123, PHY 1121 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHY 2313, PHY 2311 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHY 2313, PHY 2311 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 5 | PHY 2313, PHY 2311 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHY 2213, PHY2211 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHY 2213, PHY2211 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | PHY 2213, PHY2211 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MTH 1113 | |
| Precalculus | 4 | MTH 1113, MTH 1122 | |
| Precalculus | 5 | MTH 1113, MTH 1122 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture1 | 3 | LS 2113 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture1 | 4 | LS 2113, LS 2123 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture1 | 5 | LS 2113, LS 2123 | |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 3 | POL 1013 | |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 4 | POL 1013 | |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 5 | POL 1013 | |
| U.S. History | 3 | HST 21133 or HST 21233 | |
| U.S. History | 4 | HST 21133 and HST 21233 | |
| U.S. History | 5 | HST 21133 and HST 21233 |
Source: jbu.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 34 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 26 |
| Family and Community Services | 22 |
| Graphic Design | 17 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 16 |
| Business Administration and Management | 14 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 11 |
| Construction Management | 11 |
Show the other 36 majors
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 10 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 10 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 10 |
| Illustration | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 10 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 8 |
| English Language and Literature | 8 |
| General Studies | 8 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 8 |
| Outdoor Education | 8 |
| Finance | 8 |
| Computer Science | 7 |
| Accounting | 6 |
| Organizational Leadership | 5 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 5 |
| Photography | 4 |
| Political Science and Government | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| History | 3 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 3 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 3 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 3 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 |
| Business/Commerce | 2 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 |
| Religious/Sacred Music | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Business Analytics | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Biochemistry | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NAIA, Sooner Athletic Conference
Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NAIA, Sooner Athletic Conference
Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), jbu.edu · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR
605,615 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
Nearest hub airport
Kansas City International (MCI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.8 of 20
Elevation
1,133 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
28°F
July high
91°F
Annual snowfall
12.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
41 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,010 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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