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Bob Jones University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Greenville, SC

$19,288

Avg tuition

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About Bob Jones University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: National

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Evangelical Christian  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Bob Jones University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Greenville, South Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,639, and admissions are selective. The university offers 58 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 65%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $19,288.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

86% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

65% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

3k

Students enrolled

21%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

71%

Unknown

9%

Hispanic

7%

Non-U.S. Citizen

6%

Asian

3%

Black

2%

Two or more races

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

53%

Socio-economic diversity

38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

11

Total Online Enrollment

621

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

89% On-campus

11% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 100% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 3% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 40% online

Master's Check Bold 28% online

Doctorate Check Bold 20% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $19,288 $19,288
Graduate $8,793 $8,793

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,200
On-campus room and board $7,900
On-campus other expenses $3,200
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $12,200
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,200
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,200

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $31,588 $31,588
Off-campus without family $35,888 $35,888
Off-campus with family $23,688 $23,688

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

38%

State Grant Aid

30%

Institution Grant Aid

95%

Pell Grant

38%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,911
State Grant Aid $6,948
Institution Grant Aid $8,561
Pell Grant Aid $4,459

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debt after graduation

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC