Overview
Founded by a traveling evangelist, Bob Jones University is an Evangelical Christian institution located in western South Carolina. BJU confers undergrad degrees in over 60 academic majors featuring a combination of liberal arts and Bible classes. As a Christian institution, students are required to attend BJU chapel services four days per week as well as two additional church services outside of the university. In addition, BJU features dress codes for both women and men and a student covenant governing behavior.
Acceptance Rate:
86%
Average Net Price:
$12,923
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1146
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $21,896 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $21,896 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $1300 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
62%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$13,717
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,906
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$9,726
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
29%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7321
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,906
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$22,419,332
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$5,911,041
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
22%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,063
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$183
Students receiving federal loans
20%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,141
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,822
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Evangelical Christian
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
1062
Students Applied
79%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
66
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
92%
Submitting ACT
18%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
Average SAT Composite: 1146
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,095
Total Number of Undergrads
2,665
0
100
57%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
63%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
74
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
53
Countries Represented
38
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
14%
Student Organizations
38
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
0
100
64%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
71%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bruins
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
67
Total Female Athletes
67
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Bob Jones University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Greenville
Atlanta
Detroit
Philadelphia
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Bob Jones University
BJU Press
Greenville Health System
Greenville County Schools
US Army
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Community and Social Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Loan Default Rate
1%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$183
