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JBU
Siloam Springs, AR
Group 1 — Strong faith fit, strong CACREP, affordable

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR (rural) · ~2,100 undergrads · 15:1 faculty ratio
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JBU hits nearly everything you're looking for: interdenominational evangelical culture similar to FOR, strong relational academics with small classes, and both ministry and counseling pathways. The one trade-off is that while they offer CACREP counseling, the school itself isn't fully CACREP-accredited, which matters less since you're leaning ministry anyway. It's a tight-knit community that won't feel claustrophobic, and the cost is one of the lowest on your list.

What Aligned ✓

interdenominational evangelical culture close to FORsmall classes with personal attentionboth ministry and counseling pathwaystight-knit community without feeling claustrophobiclow net cost at $20,404/year

Watch-Outs ✕

school not fully CACREP-accredited though LPC program iscultural adjustment to Arkansas setting
About This School

Faith Culture

Strong Faith Match — Interdenominational evangelical
Strong evangelical culture, slightly more traditional than FOR. Deep faith integration, everyone on campus is serious about it.

Campus Life

Rural campus — everything walkable. Extremely tight-knit. Everyone knows everyone. Toilet Paper Game at home basketball games is a campus institution.

Academic Support

Strongest support infrastructure on the list. Disability Services + SSS + Writing Center + Tutoring all in one Learning Resource Center. Rural setting means professors notice when you disappear.

Admissions

Acceptance
68%
Avg GPA
3.77
SAT Mid-50%
1130–1345

Programs

Ministry (Undergrad)

Biblical Studies, Ministry, Intercultural Studies

Counseling (Undergrad)

Psychology, Family & Human Services

CACREP Accredited ✓
⚡ Accelerated / Dual Degree Path

12 UG credits apply toward M.S. Counseling — shortens grad school from ~3 yrs to ~2 yrs.

Cost

$20,404/yr

Est. net price after financial aid

How to Apply

Apply at jbu.edu/admissions. JBU accepts the Common App. A pastoral or spiritual recommendation letter is required alongside academic references. Rolling admission.

FAFSA Code: 001100

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What You Can Do This Summer & Senior Year

Still Deciding?

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Visit campus in Siloam Springs — rural Arkansas is a dramatically different environment worth experiencing in person
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Look up the Toilet Paper Game — it's a genuine campus tradition that tells you a lot about the culture
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Ask admissions specifically about the counseling accelerated track timeline

Steps to Stay on Track

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Rolling admission — decisions made year-round, apply early for best aid
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Aid priority around January — submit FAFSA early (FAFSA code: 001100)
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Applying by November puts you in the strongest scholarship position
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Contact admissions: admissions@jbu.edu or 479-524-7150

To Strengthen Your Application

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Assured admission requires 3.0+ GPA — you're close; senior year grades carry real weight
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JBU values church involvement deeply — document your role and leadership at FOR in your application
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Extracurricular involvement strengthens your application — leadership roles, service, and ministry experience all count
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SAT 1020+ or ACT 20+ unlocks assured admission even with GPA between 2.5–2.99
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Test-optional — scores at 1020+ also increase academic scholarship level
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References and a writing sample are required if going test-optional — plan time for both
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Personal essay focused on faith journey, calling, and service history carries significant weight at JBU
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