Bob Jones University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,752

5.04% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$19,624

After Financial Aid

2017 Acceptance Rate

86.2%

1,062 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,734

73.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

63.5%

360 Graduates

About

Bob Jones University is a higher education institution located in Greenville County, SC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bob Jones University were General Business Administration & Management (79 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (55 degrees), and General Engineering (24 degrees).

In 2024, 677 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bob Jones University. 56% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (514 degrees), 10.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (49 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bob Jones University is $20,752, which is $−3,248 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Bob Jones University is $20,752, which is $3,248 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,624.

In 2024, 84% of undergraduate students attending Bob Jones University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,752

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bob Jones University was $20,752. The cost of tuition at Bob Jones University is $−3,248 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bob Jones University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,624

2024 Value

0.754%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Bob Jones University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,624. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Bob Jones University grew by 0.754%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bob Jones University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,575

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bob Jones University was of $11,575 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.43% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.33% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bob Jones University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Bob Jones University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.2% with respect to 2023, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bob Jones University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Bob Jones University received 1,062 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 0.855% annual growth. Out of those 1,062 applicants, 915 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.2% acceptance rate.

There were 2,734 students enrolled at Bob Jones University in 2024. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bob Jones University has an overall enrollment yield of 65%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

915

Accepted Out of 1,062

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bob Jones University was 86.2% (915 admissions from 1,062 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 87.4%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 0.855%, while admissions declined by 0.543%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bob Jones University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

18%

Submission Percentage (2017)

105

Scores Submitted (2017)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Bob Jones University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bob Jones University had a total enrollment of 2,734 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Bob Jones University is 2,013 students and the part-time enrollment is 721. This means that 73.6% of students enrolled at Bob Jones University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bob Jones University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.8% White, 7.57% Hispanic or Latino, 3.47% Asian, 1.46% Black or African American, 1.1% Two or More Races, 0.11% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0366% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Bob Jones University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40%), followed by White Male (34.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.02%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31%), followed by White Male (30%) and Asian Male (3.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bob Jones University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,734 students. The full-time enrollment at Bob Jones University is 2,013 and the part-time enrollment is 721. This means that 73.6% of students enrolled at Bob Jones University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bob Jones University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bob Jones University was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Bob Jones University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bob Jones University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,909 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
207 enrolled students
Asian
95 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bob Jones University is 69.8% White, 7.57% Hispanic or Latino, 3.47% Asian, 1.46% Black or African American, 1.1% Two or More Races, 0.11% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0366% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 225 students (8.23%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 81 more women than men received degrees from Bob Jones University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bob Jones University is white (514 degrees awarded). There were 10.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (49 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bob Jones University is General Business Administration & Management (79 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (55 degrees) and General Engineering (24 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bob Jones University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (66 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (47 degrees), and Human Sciences (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bob Jones University are Elementary & middle school teachers (153,463 people), Other managers (132,378 people), Graphic designers (100,194 people), Clergy (90,424 people), and Secondary school teachers (88,767 people).

The most specialized majors at Bob Jones University in 2024 are Theology (66 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (47 degrees), Human Sciences (20 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (57 degrees), and Communication Technologies (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bob Jones University are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Gaming services workers, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Bob Jones University are Theology (66 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (47 degrees), Human Sciences (20 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (57 degrees), and Communication Technologies (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bob Jones University are Elementary & secondary schools (373,171 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (204,791 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (151,041 people), Computer Systems Design (121,464 people), and Religious organizations (114,919 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bob Jones University.

Most Common (2024)

General Office Occupations & Clerical Services
15 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
8 degrees awarded
Culinary Arts & Chef Training
6 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Bob Jones University was General Office Occupations & Clerical Services with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Bob Jones University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

298

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

379

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 298 degrees were awarded to men at Bob Jones University, which is 0.786 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (379).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bob Jones University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Bob Jones University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.82 times more than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Bob Jones University in Registered Nursing, which is 4.5 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

65%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 65% of students graduating from Bob Jones University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
514 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
49 degrees awarded
Asian
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bob Jones University is white (514 degrees awarded). There were 10.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (49 degrees).

2.36% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
427 degrees awarded
White Female
426 degrees awarded
White Male
369 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bob Jones University is white female (427 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (426 degrees).

Operations

Bob Jones University has an endowment valued at nearly $20.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.28M (11.1%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Bob Jones University had a total salary expenditure of 94.3M. Bob Jones University employs 53 Assistant professors, 52 Professors and 50 Associate professors. Most academics at Bob Jones University are Male Professor (39), Female Assistant professor (28), and Male Associate professor (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bob Jones University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 108 employees, Service, with 73 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 65 employees.

Endowment

$20.5M

2024 Endowment

10.1%

growth from 2023

Bob Jones University has an endowment valued at about $20.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Bob Jones University grew 10.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $25.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bob Jones University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$38M

2024 Salaries

6.87%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Bob Jones University paid a median of $38M in salaries, which represents 40.3% of their overall expenditure ($94.3M) and a 6.87% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.1% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.36% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$9.89M

Instructional Salaries

167

Number of Employees

In 2024, Bob Jones University paid a total of $9.89M to 167 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bob Jones University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 108 employees, Service with 73 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 65 employees.

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