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How strong are the academics at John Brown University?

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

14:1
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 14:1. 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:

86%
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
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Family and Community Services
Mechanical Engineering
10
14.8
19.6
24.4
29.2
34

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14
  • Biochemistry 6
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 11
  • Construction Management, General 11
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 10
  • Business Administration and Management, General 8
  • Finance, General 7
  • Accounting 6
  • Organizational Leadership 5
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 5
  • Business/Managerial Economics 2
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
  • Accounting and Business/Management 0
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 0
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 4
  • Communication, General 4
  • Radio and Television 0
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 5
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 13
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 1
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0
  • Music Teacher Education 0
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 14
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 7
  • Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 8
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family and Community Services 21
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 22
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 8
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 7
  • Business Analytics 2
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 22
  • Outdoor Education 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
  • Physical Sciences, Other 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 34
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 5
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 7
  • Theology/Theological Studies 3
  • Religious/Sacred Music 1
  • Youth Ministry 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 13
  • Illustration 13
  • Graphic Design 12
  • Photography 9
  • Music, General 2
  • Music Performance, General 0

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