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Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Bob Jones University

Bob Jones University (BJU) is a private university in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. It is known for its conservative and evangelical cultural and religious positions. The university, with approximately 2,900 students, is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. In 2017, the university estimated the number of its graduates at 40,184.

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Open

Acceptance

$16,641

Net price

2,005

Enrollment

65%

Grad rate

Report Card

B

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$16,641

Average net price

$24,470

In-state tuition

$24,470

Out-of-state tuition

$10,380

Room & board

$1,340

Books & supplies

$36,580

Total cost of attendance

33%

Students receiving Pell grants

24%

Students with federal loans

$16,585

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$14,287
$30–48K
$13,936
$48–75K
$15,414
$75–110K
$17,997
$110K+
$23,972

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$44,354

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$40,892

Median earnings (6 yrs)

65%

Graduation rate

82%

Retention rate

73%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,550

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,005

Total enrollment

5%

Part-time

19

Avg. age at entry

14%

First-generation

Gender balance

53% women
47% men

Race & ethnicity

White
75%
Hispanic
9%
Asian
4%
Black
2%
Two or more races
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Bob Jones University FAQ

Is Bob Jones University a public or private school?

Bob Jones University is a private nonprofit institution located in Greenville, SC.

What is the acceptance rate at Bob Jones University?

Bob Jones University has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Bob Jones University cost?

The average annual net price at Bob Jones University is $16,641 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $24,470.

What is the graduation rate at Bob Jones University?

About 65% of students at Bob Jones University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Bob Jones University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Bob Jones University students earn a median of $44,354 per year.

How many students attend Bob Jones University?

Bob Jones University enrolls about 2,005 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — John Foxe · Public domain. Additional images are representative.

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