Graduate School Admissions Requirements

Thank you for considering John Brown University in your pursuit of a graduate degree. Graduate study at JBU emphasizes scholarship, research, and professional experience. To be considered for admission to JBU's Graduate School, you must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university or college as well as submit the following:

1. An application and a $35 non-refundable application fee.  The application includes a 200-word essay regarding the applicant's professional plans and reason for seeking acceptance into the program.  Click here to complete the application online: Online Application.  You may either pay the $35 fee by credit card or send a check to The Graduate School or your program representative: 2000 W. University, Siloam Springs, AR  72761.
2. Official transcripts from all universities or colleges attended.  Download Transcript Request Form.  Transcripts must be mailed by the university or college directly to the Graduate Admissions office at JBU.
3. Graduate recommendation forms from three persons who are not related to you but who are familiar with your character and scholarship.  The recommendation forms are included in the online application process.
4. Official exam scores from graduate level entrance exams, if required.  See table below:
5. Additional information or an admission interview if requested by the program director or graduate dean.

*This score reflects a combination of GMAT score, work experience, and GPA.

**The required score of 1000 is effective for tests taken prior to August 1, 2011.  300 is the required score for tests taken after August 1, 2011. 

The GRE, MAT and the GMAT are available monthly at most Testing Centers and the MAT is available daily at the main campus in Siloam Springs.  Official score reports typically take 20-30 days to arrive at JBU.

NOTE: Your particular program of interest may have additional requirements. To determine what they are, check with your admissions representative.

• Graduate Business Representative: Cliff Murphy, CliffM@jbu.edu, 1-866-232-4723
• Graduate Counseling Representative: Nikki Rader, Nikki@jbu.edu, 1-866-232-4723
• Graduate Education Representative: Cliff Murphy, CliffM@jbu.edu,  1-866-232-4723

Admission Status

Regular Status: To be admitted under regular status, you must have an undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or higher or an overall GPA of 2.5 but with a 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours earned toward a bachelor's degree.

Provisional Status: If you do not meet all the criteria for regular admission but have the potential for success in graduate school, you may be admitted under provisional status.

Immunization Requirements

The Arkansas Department of Health requires all students to submit immunization records.  For more information, click here

Return to program pages: Business, Counseling or Education.

International Students

1. Submit an application and $100 non-refundable application fee. The application includes a 200-word essay regarding the applicant's professional plans and reason for seeking acceptance into the program.  Click here to complete the application online: Online Application.  You may send either a check or money order to The Graduate School or you program representative: 2000 W. University, Siloam Springs, AR 72761.
2. Provide official transcripts from all universities attended. Transcripts must be translated into English and must be mailed by the college or university directly to the graduate admissions office at JBU.
3. Submit graduate recommendation forms  from three persons who are not related to the applicant but who are familiar with the applicant's character and scholarship.  The recommendation forms are included in the online application process.
4. Submit official TOEFL test scores.  Must receive 550 or above for paper-based test, 213 or above on the computer-based test, or 70 or higher on the internet-based test.
5. Provide immunization records including date of measles/rubella vaccination, if you plan to be enrolled for 12 or more hours during a semester.
6. Provide proof of health insurance.
7. Submit official documents showing ability to pay college costs, or an Affidavit of Support (US Citizenship and Immigration Services form I-134 available through the International Programs Office) completed by a US sponsor.
8. Provide deposit for one year covering the cost of tuition for one year. The deposit is 100% refundable if you do not enroll.
9. Present official exam scores from graduate level entrance exams, if required. See table above.

NOTE: Your particular program of interest may have additional requirements. To determine what they are, check with your admissions representative:

• Graduate Business Representative: Brent Young, BrentY@jbu.edu, 1-866-232-4723
• Graduate Counseling Representative: Nikki Rader, Nikki@jbu.edu, 1-866-232-4723
• Graduate Education Representative: Cliff Murphy, CliffM@jbu.edu, 1-866-232-4723