Campus Vibe
Known for business — excellent value
Bob Jones University is a private institution in Greenville with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,354 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,529.
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News & Alerts
Bob Jones University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
76.1%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,453
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (135)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
- •81% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bruins
History & Fun Facts
- •On September 12, 1927, Jones opened Bob Jones College in Lynn Haven, Florida, with 88 students.
- •The Florida land boom had peaked in 1925, and a hurricane in September 1926 further reduced land values.
- •Bob Jones College barely survived bankruptcy and its move to Cleveland, Tennessee, in 1933.
- •Though Jones had served as acting president as early as 1934, his son, Bob Jones Jr.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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