Bob Jones University
Greenville, South Carolina 29614-0001
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
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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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
76.0%
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)
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%
Student Body
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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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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
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