Bob Jones University Rankings

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#4734 of 14,131 In the World
#1321 of 2,597 In North America
#1244 of 2,496 In the United States
#21 of 37 In South Carolina
#2 of 2 In Greenville

Quick Review

Religion
Evangelical Christian
Acceptance rate
100%
Avg. cost to attend
$18,733 /y
Aid receiving
99%
Undergraduates
2,665
Graduates
430
Male:Female Ratio
46:54
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.

402 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

429 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 2225 (72%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 231 (7%)
Nonresident Alien 225 (7%)
Hispanic 215 (7%)
Asian 92 (3%)
Black or African American 54 (2%)
Two or more races 38 (1%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 8 (0.3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 4 (0.1%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The average net cost to attend Bob Jones University is $18,733 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.

Net average cost to attend
$18,733/year
Average aid awarded
$13,717
Students receiving aid
99%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $12,656
$30-48K $14,167
$48-75K $15,977
$75-110K $20,120
$110K+ $23,395

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $19,750$10,676
Tuition in-state $19,750$10,676
Tuition out-of-state $19,750$10,676
Fee in-district $2,140$948
Fee in-state $2,140$948
Fee out-of-state $2,140$948

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 3,998
Combined charge for room and board $9,350

Bob Jones University majors

Bob Jones University has granted 480 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs, 81 master's across 11 programs, and 2 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 45
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 33
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 8 19
Counseling Psychology 13 10
Accounting 22
Bible & Biblical Studies 11 11
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 20
Elementary Education and Teaching 20
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 18
Engineering, General 18
Communication, General 7 10
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 17
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services 16
Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General 16
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 12
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 12
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 12
English Language and Literature, General 12
Education, General 11
Music Teacher Education 7 4
Computer Science 10
Housing and Human Environments, Other 10
Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies 10
Culinary Arts & Chef Training 9
Information Technology 9
Music History, Literature, and Theory 9
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management 8 1
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 9
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General 4 4
Graphic Design 8
Humanities & Humanistic Studies 8
Visual and Performing Arts, General 8
Child Development 7
Divinity & Ministry 7
English & Language Arts Teacher Education 7
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies 7
Cinematography and Film & Video Production 6
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 4 2
Fine & Studio Arts, General 6
Missions & Missionary Studies 5 1
Actuarial Science 5
Communications Technology & Technician 5
Fashion & Apparel Design 5
History, General 5
Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching 5
Music Performance, General 5
Theology & Theological Studies 4 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 4
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General 4
International Relations and Affairs 3
Keyboard Instruments 3
Mathematics Teacher Education 3
Social Studies Teacher Education 3
Chemistry, General 2
Mathematics, General 2
Molecular Biochemistry 2
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General 2
Music Pedagogy 2
Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education 2
Spanish Language and Literature 2
Legal Assistant & Paralegal 1
Physics, General 1
Political Science and Government, General 1
Religion & Religious Studies 1
Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
Grand Total 54 480 81 2

Bob Jones University has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 24% highest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 69% 69% 70%
  • Full-time retention rate - 80%
  • Part-time retention rate - 47%

Publications & Citations

Bob Jones University has published 129 scientific papers with 605 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Political Science, Law, History, and Geography and Cartography.

Publications
129
Citations
605

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
78 / 260
Physics
59 / 371
Environmental Science
57 / 281
Engineering
55 / 386
Computer Science
52 / 218
Biology
52 / 287
Political Science
48 / 131
Law
46 / 131
History
44 / 112
Geography and Cartography
41 / 129
Astrophysics and Astronomy
40 / 253
Sociology
36 / 96
Quantum and Particle physics
34 / 244
Psychology
34 / 144
Archaeology
34 / 105
Philosophy
33 / 94
Medicine
32 / 109
Chemistry
31 / 198
Art & Design
30 / 54
Computer Vision
28 / 165
Ecology
23 / 204
Geology
19 / 158
Aerospace Engineering
17 / 96
Paleontology
16 / 148
Optical Engineering
15 / 78
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
15 / 6
Organic Chemistry
15 / 164
Botany
15 / 68
Mathematics
15 / 87
Art History
15 / 5
Materials Science
14 / 150
Biochemistry
14 / 71
Genetics
14 / 68
Classics and Ancient History
13 / 2
Linguistics
13 / 59
Business
12 / 17
Pathology
12 / 23
Psychiatry
12 / 17
Literature
11 / 13
Social Psychology
11 / 56

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 0 1
1992 1 1
1993 2 1
1994 2 1
1995 3 5
1996 3 1
1997 0 0
1998 4 4
1999 2 5
2000 2 7
2001 3 6
2002 5 8
2003 7 11
2004 2 13
2005 1 19
2006 2 17
2007 3 12
2008 7 24
2009 4 21
2010 4 30
2011 2 19
2012 6 28
2013 7 30
2014 2 31
2015 3 28
2016 4 33
2017 5 31
2018 4 20
2019 3 28
2020 4 39
2021 1 47
2022 13 31
2023 7 33

Bob Jones University alumni

  1. Billy Graham

    Billy Graham
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1918-2018 (aged 100)
    Occupations
    preachertheologianclericChristian ministerautobiographer
    Biography

    William Franklin Graham Jr. was an American evangelist, an ordained Southern Baptist minister, and a civil rights advocate whose broadcast and live sermons became well known internationally in the mid-to-late 20th century. During a career spanning six decades, Graham was a prominent evangelical Christian figure in the United States.

  2. Katherine Helmond

    Katherine Helmond
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1929-2019 (aged 90)
    Occupations
    television actorstage actorfilm actoractorvoice actor
    Biography

    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.

  3. Asa Hutchinson

    Asa Hutchinson
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1950-.. (age 74)
    Enrolled in Bob Jones University
    In 1972 graduated with Bachelor of Science
    Occupations
    politicianlawyer
    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.

  4. John F. MacArthur

    John F. MacArthur
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1939-.. (age 85)
    Occupations
    theologiannon-fiction writerradio 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.

All 19 notable alumni

General info

Alternative names BJU
Founded 1927
Motto Petimus Credimus
We seek, we trust
Colors blue, white
Academic calendar Semesters
Total FTE staff 712
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

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