Founded in 1919 and located in Siloam Springs, Ark., on the southwestern edge of the scenic Ozarks, John Brown University is a vibrant and growing independent Christian institution. With more than 2,000 students from 49 nations and 42 states, its mission is to provide a Christ-centered education that prepares students to honor God and serve others by developing their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives. John Brown University features a wide variety of academic programs, including engineering, graphic and web design, digital media arts, biology, family and human services, business administration, international business, early childhood education and more.