ROTC at John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: John Brown University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Arkansas.
Cross-town & partner options
John Brown University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 22.9 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Arkansas.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 22.9 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Arkansas.
ROTC outcomes
Students at John Brown University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 2 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 76% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,070–1,340 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 21–28 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $31,756 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,756 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from John Brown University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
John Brown University has 1,471 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: John Brown University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $2,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at John Brown University: FAQ
Does John Brown University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: John Brown University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Arkansas.
Which ROTC branches can John Brown University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Arkansas, 23 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Arkansas, 23 mi).
Is ROTC at John Brown University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at John Brown University and train with the unit at University of Arkansas.
School links and location
These links belong to John Brown University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
jbu.edu
- Admissions
jbu.edu
- Apply
jbu.edu
- Financial aid
jbu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Siloam Springs, AR 72761
IPEDS UNITID: 107141
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