Bob Jones University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4811 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1334 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1257 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #2 of 2 | In Greenville |
| #6360 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #6760 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 2,477
- Graduates
- 416
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- bju.edu
Bob Jones University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bob Jones University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
453 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
322 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Bob Jones University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2033 (70%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 236 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 220 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 212 (7%) |
| Asian | 101 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 46 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 32 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bob Jones University is $19,773 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,037 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,494 |
| $48-75K | $16,625 |
| $75-110K | $20,194 |
| $110K+ | $23,916 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,210 | $9,734 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,210 | $9,734 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,210 | $9,734 |
| Fee in-district | $2,190 | $934 |
| Fee in-state | $2,190 | $934 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,190 | $934 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,998 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,990 |
Bob Jones University majors
Bob Jones University has granted 544 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs, 94 master's across 11 programs, and 3 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bob Jones University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 65 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 54 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 19 | 12 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 28 | |||
| Accounting | 25 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 10 | 11 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 15 | 6 | ||
| Communication, General | 13 | 6 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 19 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 19 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 4 | 15 | ||
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 18 | |||
| Engineering, General | 17 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 15 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | 11 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 15 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 11 | 4 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 2 | 12 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 14 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | |||
| Housing and Human Environments, Other | 13 | |||
| Graphic Design | 12 | |||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 11 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 10 | |||
| Information Technology | 10 | |||
| Education, General | 9 | |||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 9 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 7 | 1 | ||
| Child Development | 7 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 7 | |||
| Computer Science | 7 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 7 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | |||
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 6 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | 1 | ||
| History, General | 6 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 5 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 5 | |||
| Communications Technology & Technician | 4 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Molecular Biochemistry | 3 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | |||
| Physics, General | 3 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 2 | |||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 2 | |||
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 2 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |||
| Voice and Opera | 2 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 45 | 544 | 94 | 3 |
Bob Jones University has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 21% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 65% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bob Jones University has published 136 scientific papers with 859 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, History, Law, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 | 9 |
| 2000 | 2 | 5 |
| 2001 | 3 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 | 10 |
| 2003 | 7 | 11 |
| 2004 | 2 | 13 |
| 2005 | 2 | 22 |
| 2006 | 2 | 22 |
| 2007 | 4 | 23 |
| 2008 | 7 | 33 |
| 2009 | 5 | 27 |
| 2010 | 3 | 37 |
| 2011 | 2 | 35 |
| 2012 | 6 | 47 |
| 2013 | 7 | 37 |
| 2014 | 1 | 46 |
| 2015 | 3 | 38 |
| 2016 | 4 | 52 |
| 2017 | 6 | 27 |
| 2018 | 4 | 32 |
| 2019 | 3 | 39 |
| 2020 | 6 | 52 |
| 2021 | 2 | 64 |
| 2022 | 14 | 48 |
| 2023 | 6 | 52 |
| 2024 | 3 | 45 |
Bob Jones University alumni
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Billy Graham
- Occupations
- pastortheologianpreacherautobiographerChristian minister
- Biography
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William Franklin Graham Jr. was an American evangelist, ordained Southern Baptist minister, and civil rights advocate, whose broadcasts and world tours featuring live sermons became well known in the mid- to late 20th century. Throughout his career, spanning over six decades, Graham rose to prominence as an evangelical Christian figure in the United States and abroad.
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Katherine Helmond
- Occupations
- stage actoractortelevision actortelevision directorfilm actor
- Biography
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Katherine Marie Helmond was an American actress. Over an acting career spanning six decades, she was best known for her starring role as Jessica Tate on the sitcom Soap (1977–1981) and her co-starring role as Mona Robinson on Who's the Boss? (1984–1992). Helmond also played Doris Sherman on Coach (1995–1997) and Lois Whelan (the mother of Debra Barone) on Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2004). She also appeared as a guest on several talk and variety shows.
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Asa Hutchinson
- Enrolled in Bob Jones University
- In 1972 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
William Asa Hutchinson II is an American attorney, businessman, and politician who served as the 46th governor of Arkansas from 2015 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a U.S. attorney, U.S. representative, and in two roles in the George W. Bush administration. He was a candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
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John F. MacArthur
- Occupations
- non-fiction writertheologianradio personality
- Biography
-
John Fullerton MacArthur Jr. is an American pastor and author who hosts the national Christian radio and television program Grace to You. He has been the pastor of Grace Community Church, a non-denominational church in Sun Valley, California since February 9, 1969. He is currently the chancellor emeritus of The Master's University in Santa Clarita and The Master's Seminary.
General info
| Alternative names | BJU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1927 |
| Motto | Petimus Credimus We seek, we trust |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 717 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1700 Wade Hampton Boulavard Greenville, South Carolina, 29614-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 71,000 |
| Phone | 8642425100 |