John Brown University
Admissions
Interested in attending John Brown University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into John Brown University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into John Brown University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, John Brown accepted 77% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 1,176 people applied and 891 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at John Brown University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 34% ended up enrolling at John Brown University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into John Brown University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things John Brown considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Interview
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Talent/Ability
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into John Brown University?
Grades
Students who recently attended John Brown University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.78.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
John Brown is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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