Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,427
Graduate Enrollment: 450
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Evangelical Christian
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 44% / 56% (2017)
First generation college students: 14.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.3% (2015)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.9% (2009)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 33.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 17.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 11.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 6.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 75.0%
Black: 2.4%
Hispanic: 8.3%
Asian: 2.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 1.3%
Non-resident alien: 6.2%
Unknown race: 3.1%
Black: 2.4%
Hispanic: 8.3%
Asian: 2.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 1.3%
Non-resident alien: 6.2%
Unknown race: 3.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $31,927
In-State tuition: $20,950Out-of-State tuition: $20,950
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,580 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,200 (2022)
Average Family Income: $61,004 (2017)
Median Family Income: $51,347 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 9.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 5.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $16,585 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $176 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,339 |
| $30k-48k | $15,358 |
| $48k-75k | $16,804 |
| $75k-110k | $21,120 |
| $110k+ | $25,215 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 59%6-year graduation rate: 65%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $16,585 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,919 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $13,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 88.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 92.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 94.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 76.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 72.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $31,306 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $36,960 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Housing and Human Environments. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 21 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 35 | $23,000 | $228 | $26,056 ($2,171) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 15 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 18 | $18,298 | $194 | $30,238 ($2,520) | $45,023 ($3,752) |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 22 | $15,750 | $167 | $30,493 ($2,541) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Music. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 29 | $21,500 | $228 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 27 | $26,972 | $286 | $64,161 ($5,347) | $62,743 ($5,229) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 41 | $20,000 | $201 | $36,333 ($3,028) | $47,815 ($3,985) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 27 | $23,936 | $228 | $54,895 ($4,575) | $65,948 ($5,496) |
| Associate's Degree | Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 15 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Culinary Arts and Related Services. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 16 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 12 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 34 | $19,250 | $191 | $30,991 ($2,583) | $31,815 ($2,651) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 27 | $17,000 | $180 | $34,273 ($2,856) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, General. | 19 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $46,206Full time faculty: 95%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $15,528,449 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $19,859,233 (2022)