John Brown University
JBU Online
John Brown University is a private college in Siloam Springs, Arkansas and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges and Best Online Colleges: South award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 5 online degree options and 195 online students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $20,997 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $948. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.jbu.edu
Contact: John Brown University
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:No
- On-Campus day care:No
Demographics
- Full-time undergrad students:1,271
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:158
- Pell Grant students:414
- Online and distance education undergrad students:195
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Part-time students29%
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Students over 25 years old9%
Cost
Online & Distance Programs
More information about degrees »
Bachelor's degrees offered
- Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
- Psychology(1)
- Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(3)
Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:50%
Military & Veteran
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:No
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
Benefits
Student Experience
- Online
- 8-week terms
- Part-Time
- Full-Time
Affordability
- Credit from other accredited institutions
- CLEP exam
- DANTE exam
- Prior learning credit
- Military service credit
- Professional certificate credit
- Portfolio submission
Campus Resources
- Writing Center
- Career Services
- Financial Aid
- Advisors
- Library
- Disability Services
Featured Programs & Degrees
Liberal Arts, Bachelor of Science
Overview
A Liberal Arts degree from JBU will give you the opportunity to gain the skills you need for professional success for students considering a master’s degree or to advance your career quickly. Students may choose from two areas of emphasis: Communication or Politics and Ethics.
JBU’s Liberal Arts program is an interdisciplinary studies degree that trains students to communicate effectively, to think creatively and critically, and to work across disciplines.
Affordability and Admissions
- $300 per credit hour (part time and full time). No hidden or additional fees.
- Successful completion of at least 45 semester hours of transferable college credit
- GPA of 2.0 (4.0 scale) or better on all prior academic work
Classroom Type
All classes are offered online in 8-week terms. Assignments are due weekly, and students are expected to be active in the online course at least three times per week. Students have access to “live” office hours with instructors, online writing tutors, and other student support services to help them along this journey.
Business Overview
All JBU business programs are accredited or are candidates for accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring that students will receive a quality business education while enjoying the convenience of online courses.
Business Degrees
Business Management, Bachelor of Science
Overview
With JBU Online’s Business Management program, students can learn on their own time alongside their peers. Online classes are small so that each student can interact with their professor throughout each course to maximize their learning. The online business program is focused on helping students understand the global economy from wherever they are in the world.
All JBU business programs are accredited or are candidates for accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring that students will receive a quality business education while enjoying the convenience of online courses.
Affordability and Admissions
- $300 per credit hour (part time and full time). No hidden or additional fees.
- Successful completion of at least 45 semester hours of transferable college credit
- GPA of 2.0 (4.0 scale) or better on all prior academic work
Classroom Type
All classes are offered online in 8-week terms. Assignments are due weekly, and students are expected to be active in the online course at least three times per week. Students have access to “live” office hours with instructors, online writing tutors, and other student support services to help them along this journey.
Organizational Leadership, Bachelor of Science
Overview
A Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership will set graduates apart in the job market.
A degree in organizational leadership from JBU will prepare students to take on a variety of leadership roles. Students will learn about:
- Becoming a strategic leader for an organization
- Building positive working relationships as an executive or manager
- Developing processes for evaluating and making solid decisions
- Inventively and ethically managing human and capital resources
- Building a high-performance, wide-ranging, disciplined organizational culture
- Equipping leaders with foundational organizational and business skills to manage and lead
An organizational leadership degree will give students a great flexibility over the life of their career, providing students with ethical leadership skills and abilities valued across functions, sectors, and industries.
All JBU business programs are accredited or are candidates for accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring that students will receive a quality business education while enjoying the convenience of online courses.
Affordability and Admissions
- $300 per credit hour (part time and full time). No hidden or additional fees.
- Successful completion of at least 45 semester hours of transferable college credit
- GPA of 2.0 (4.0 scale) or better on all prior academic work
Classroom Type
All classes are offered online in 8-week terms. Assignments are due weekly, and students are expected to be active in the online course at least three times per week. Students have access to “live” office hours with instructors, online writing tutors, and other student support services to help them along this journey.
Psychology, Bachelor of Science
Overview
A psychology degree from John Brown University allows students to interact with the science, language, literature, and principles of psychology while considering the relationship between biblical truth and psychological truth.
Affordability and Admissions
- $300 per credit hour (part time and full time). No hidden or additional fees.
- Successful completion of at least 45 semester hours of transferable college credit
- GPA of 2.0 (4.0 scale) or better on all prior academic work
Classroom Type
All classes are offered online in 8-week terms. Assignments are due weekly, and students are expected to be active in the online course at least three times per week. Students have access to “live” office hours with instructors, online writing tutors, and other student support services to help them along this journey.
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Contact John Brown University
Contact Admissions
jbuonline@jbu.edu
(479) 631-4665
Main Campus
2000 W University Street
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
(479) 631-4665