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Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina 29614-0001

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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
Conference
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
Division
Division III

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bob Jones University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,529

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7600.0%

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

Programs (135)

Student Life

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
8 Years$40,886
10 Years$44,354

Rankings

U.S. News
#17

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Varsity Sports — Bruins

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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