AR Private Nonprofit 4-year Clery Act 2026 data

John Brown University — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics

SILOAM SPRINGS, AR · 2,341 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 11 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 0.43 per 1,000 students · national rank #1265.

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 2,341 enrolled

Categories31%22%9%18%20%Criminal offensesVAWAHate crimesArrestsDisciplinary refs
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 2,341 enrolled

John 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. With a safety score of 0.43 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #1265 nationally and #25 within AR.

John Brown University reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 11 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 0.43 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #1265 and #25 within AR out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. 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. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is declining — moving from 3 in 2021 to 0 in 2023. 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 26 reporting years 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. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.

Safety Score

0.43 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1265

Above-average safety

State Rank (AR)

#25

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

0

across 11 crime categories

Safety Percentile

John Brown University percentile rank 77.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1265 out of approximately 5,673 institutions 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)
80800%

Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only
Crime Type 2023 (On-Campus)2022 (On-Campus)2021 (On-Campus)
aggravated_assault 000
arson 000
burglary 000
fondling 000
incest 000
motor_vehicle_theft 000
murder 000
negligent_manslaughter 000
rape 000
robbery 000
statutory_rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Total Fires Injuries Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

36 category-year records

Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 36 reported records

Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 36 reported records
Category Year Arrests Disciplinary Actions
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

Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.

Selected

AR

John Brown University

0.43% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$2,341
Brackets
2023

WA

Whitworth University

1.71% top marginal rate
Structure
Flat tax
Burden @ $100K
$2,345
Brackets
2023

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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 #1265 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at John Brown University?
John Brown University reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect John Brown University?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does John Brown University compare to similar schools?
John Brown University is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within AR. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
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.

Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. 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.

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