Established in 1919, John Brown University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Siloam Springs (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Arkansas. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, John Brown University (JBU) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. John Brown University (JBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 103 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. JBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.