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Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina 29614-0001

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

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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.

Established
1927
Motto
Latin: Petimus Credimus
Mascot
Brody the Bruin
Type
Private university
Division
Division III

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,209Students
13:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$44,354Earnings 10yr
$17,529Net Price

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$23,400
Room & Board$9,900
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$34,770
Average Net Price$17,529
Median Debt at Graduation$16,585
Monthly Payment (10yr)$176

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,037
$30–48K$15,494
$48–75K$16,625
$75–110K$20,194
$110K+$23,916

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

76.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

6.9%/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)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

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%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
2,209
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
14%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 2%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 4%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.6%
Freshman Retention81.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,892
10 Years$44,354

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#17
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bruins

SoccerBasketballBaseball beganBeach volleyball

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

97Average

Estimated from SC state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
90 mi(156 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
139 mi(241 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
219 mi(380 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLT Charlotte84 mi
ATL Atlanta145 mi
RDU Raleigh-Durham213 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA799 mi · ~23h 5m drive
New York, NY609 mi · ~17h 36m drive
Hartford, CT708 mi · ~20h 27m drive
Providence, RI762 mi · ~22h 1m drive
Albany, NY709 mi · ~20h 29m drive
Syracuse, NY656 mi · ~18h 57m drive
Rochester, NY626 mi · ~18h 5m drive
Buffalo, NY584 mi · ~16h 52m drive
Philadelphia, PA528 mi · ~15h 15m drive
Pittsburgh, PA406 mi · ~11h 44m drive
Harrisburg, PA479 mi · ~13h 50m drive
Newark, NJ603 mi · ~17h 25m drive
Washington, DC405 mi · ~11h 42m drive
Baltimore, MD440 mi · ~12h 43m drive
Atlanta, GA139 mi · ~4h 1m drive
Charlotte, NC90 mi · ~2h 36m drive
Raleigh, NC219 mi · ~6h 20m drive
Miami, FL643 mi · ~18h 35m drive
Orlando, FL442 mi · ~12h 46m drive
Tampa, FL478 mi · ~13h 49m drive
Nashville, TN264 mi · ~7h 38m drive
New Orleans, LA563 mi · ~16h 16m drive
Richmond, VA331 mi · ~9h 34m drive
Chicago, IL561 mi · ~16h 12m drive
Detroit, MI517 mi · ~14h 56m drive
Minneapolis, MN904 mi · ~26h 7m drive
St. Louis, MO505 mi · ~14h 35m drive
Kansas City, MO734 mi · ~21h 12m drive
Indianapolis, IN397 mi · ~11h 28m drive
Columbus, OH353 mi · ~10h 12m drive
Cleveland, OH459 mi · ~13h 16m drive
Milwaukee, WI638 mi · ~18h 26m drive
Dallas, TX840 mi · ~24h 16m drive
Houston, TX837 mi · ~24h 11m drive
Austin, TX949 mi · ~27h 25m drive
San Antonio, TX1014 mi · ~29h 18m drive
Los Angeles, CA2034 mi · ~58h 46m drive
San Francisco, CA2222 mi · ~64h 11m drive
San Diego, CA1994 mi · ~57h 36m drive
Seattle, WA2225 mi · ~64h 17m drive
Portland, OR2224 mi · ~64h 15m drive
Denver, CO1284 mi · ~37h 6m drive
Phoenix, AZ1695 mi · ~48h 58m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1654 mi · ~47h 47m drive
Honolulu, HI4593 mi · ~132h 41m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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