John Brown University's published cost of attendance is $44,710. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,484, middle-income families pay around $16,655, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,627.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $44,710 |
| Tuition and Fees | $31,756 |
| Room and Board | $10,362 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,313 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,397 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,484 |
| $30–48k | $17,210 |
| $48–75k | $16,655 |
| $75–110k | $21,433 |
| $110k+ | $24,627 |
John Brown University's published cost of attendance is $44,710. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,484, middle-income families pay around $16,655, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,627. Azimuth ranks John Brown University #554 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. John Brown University structures aid through need-based grants and federal loan programs. The institution participates in federal financial aid (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid, with aid packages designed to bridge the gap between sticker price and what families pay. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid awards. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,650; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,210, median federal debt of $21,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $240 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of John Brown University earn median 4-year earnings of $55,210, placing John Brown University in the 30.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,074 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing John Brown University in the 26.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks John Brown University #985 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects John Brown University's concentration in business and professional fields. Psychology, General is the largest program with 34 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $40,222, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 25 students earning $70,720, while Design and Applied Arts with 22 graduates reaches $47,248. These programs anchor the institution's return profile and reflect the broader institutional emphasis on Business as a primary economic focus.
