Safety Score
0.43 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Siloam Springs, AR · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
John Brown University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,341-student campus.
- 0.43
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,265
- Rank of 3,050
- #25
- AR rank
- 2,341
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
John Brown University reports 0.43 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,265 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 65% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.43
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,265
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 65%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 0
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
John Brown University decreased from 8 to 0 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesJohn Brown University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Siloam Springs, AR, enrolling approximately 2,341 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 11 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within AR, it ranks #25 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,341 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at John Brown University is "Burglary" with 8 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in AR averaging 2.65 incidents per 1,000 students, John Brown University reports 84% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 36 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1265
Above-average safety
State Rank (AR)
#25
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where John Brown University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 65% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
John Brown University percentile rank 58.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1265 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
John Brown University reports 84% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $31,756
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $31,756
- Avg Net Price
- $20,397
- Median Debt
- $21,250
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 24%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 76%
- SAT Average
- 1195
- SAT Math Range
- 520–650
- ACT Average
- 26
- ACT Range
- 21–28
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 69%
- Retention Rate
- 81%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $46,114
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $53,907
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 82%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyJohn Brown University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 100% (3 → 0 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
36 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 13 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
John Brown University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
AR
John Brown University
0.43 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
University of North Texas Health Science Center
1.71 incidents / 1,000 students
WA
Whitworth University
1.71 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Fort Worth, TX · 2,344 enrolled
Safety Score 1.71
Whitworth University
Spokane, WA · 2,345 enrolled
Safety Score 1.71
Centralia College
Centralia, WA · 2,335 enrolled
Safety Score 8.14
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV · 2,348 enrolled
Safety Score 1.70
Technical College of the Lowcountry
Beaufort, SC · 2,349 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest John Brown University nationally (rank #1265), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Brown University safe?
John Brown University has a safety score of 0.43 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,265 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at John Brown University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does John Brown University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in AR.
Does John Brown University have fire safety data?
Yes. John Brown University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding John Brown University's Safety Profile
John Brown University in Siloam Springs, AR enrolls 2,341 students and has a safety score of 0.43 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1265 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 8 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
John Brown University's 0.43 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh John Brown University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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