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How strong are the academics at John Brown University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
56%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

John Brown has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

John Brown University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on John Brown's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at John Brown University:

84%
First-year retention rate
56%
4-year grad rate
64%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are John Brown University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Family and Community Services
Graphic Design
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
12.4
16.72
21.04
25.36
29.68
34

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 11
  • Biochemistry 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 14
  • Construction Management, General 11
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 10
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 10
  • Finance, General 8
  • Accounting 6
  • Organizational Leadership 5
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 5
  • Business/Managerial Economics 5
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4
  • Business Administration and Management, General 3
  • Business/Managerial Economics 3
  • Business/Commerce, General 2
  • Finance, General 1
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
  • Accounting and Business/Management 0
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 1
  • Communication, General 1
  • Communication, General 0
  • Communication and Media Studies 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 1
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 7
  • Computer Science 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 10
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • Music Teacher Education 1
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 10
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 8
  • Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 8
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family and Community Services 22
  • Family and Community Services 1
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 26
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 3
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 8
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 8
  • International/Globalization Studies 4
  • Business Analytics 3
  • Business Analytics 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 16
  • Outdoor Education 8
  • Outdoor Education 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 4
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 34
  • Psychology, General 3
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 3
  • Theology/Theological Studies 3
  • Theology/Theological Studies 3
  • Religious/Sacred Music 1
  • Youth Ministry 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 17
  • Illustration 10
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 10
  • Photography 4
  • Music, General 3
  • Graphic Design 2
  • Illustration 2
  • Photography 2
  • Music, General 1
  • Music Performance, General 0
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