John Brown University Acceptance Rate
Siloam Springs, Arkansas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,545
- Admitted
- 1,045
- Yield
- 36.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, John Brown University's acceptance rate has fallen from 69.8% in 2014–15 to 67.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,201 to 1,545 (+29%) over that period.
Its 67.6% rate makes John Brown University more selective than about 66% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Arkansas schools, it is more selective than about 53%.
John Brown University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 36.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,201 | 838 | 69.8% | 318 |
| 2015–16 | 1,166 | 860 | 73.8% | 358 |
| 2016–17 | 1,206 | 930 | 77.1% | 323 |
| 2017–18 | 1,198 | 908 | 75.8% | 326 |
| 2018–19 | 1,094 | 844 | 77.1% | 319 |
| 2019–20 | 1,176 | 891 | 75.8% | 319 |
| 2020–21 | 1,422 | 837 | 58.9% | 315 |
| 2021–22 | 1,604 | 848 | 52.9% | 333 |
| 2022–23 | 1,490 | 844 | 56.6% | 306 |
| 2023–24 | 1,545 | 1,045 | 67.6% | 384 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 956 | 646 | 67.6% |
| Men | 589 | 399 | 67.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 590–675 | 10% |
| SAT Math | 540–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–30 | 48% |
How John Brown University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is John Brown University's acceptance rate?
John Brown University's acceptance rate is 67.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,045 admitted of 1,545 applicants).
Is John Brown University test optional?
John Brown University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to John Brown University?
John Brown University received 1,545 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,045.
What SAT score do you need for John Brown University?
Admitted students at John Brown University typically scored 590–675 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is John Brown University getting harder to get into?
John Brown University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.8% in 2014–15 to 67.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.jbu.edu/.