Bob Jones University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,212

0.394% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$19,049

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.478%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

6,310

75.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

65.8%

738 Graduates

About

Bob Jones University is a higher education institution located in Greenville County, SC. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bob Jones University were General Business Administration & Management (54 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (33 degrees), and Accounting (26 degrees).

In 2021, 626 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bob Jones University. 57% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (470 degrees), 13.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (36 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bob Jones University is $19,212, which is $−3,972 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Bob Jones University is $19,212, which is $−3,972 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,049.

In 2021, 23% of undergraduate students attending Bob Jones University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,212

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Bob Jones University was $19,212. The cost of tuition at Bob Jones University is $−3,972 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$19,049

2021 Value

21.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bob Jones University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,049. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bob Jones University grew by 21.6%.

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

$10,050

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bob Jones University was of $10,050 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.16% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

23% of undergraduate students at Bob Jones University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 72.6% with respect to 2020, when 84% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.478%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bob Jones University was 0.478%, which represents 2 out of the 418 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Bob Jones University had a total enrollment of 6,310 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bob Jones University is 4,744 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,566. This means that 75.2% of students enrolled at Bob Jones University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bob Jones University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.5% White, 7.32% Hispanic or Latino, 2.54% Asian, 2.09% Black or African American, 1.17% Two or More Races, 0.412% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.412% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Bob Jones University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.9%), followed by White Male (34.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.86%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.3%), followed by White Male (28.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bob Jones University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,310 students. The full-time enrollment at Bob Jones University is 4,744 and the part-time enrollment is 1,566. This means that 75.2% of students enrolled at Bob Jones University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

83%

2021 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 83%. 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 (2021)

White
4,448 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
462 enrolled students
Asian
160 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bob Jones University is 70.5% White, 7.32% Hispanic or Latino, 2.54% Asian, 2.09% Black or African American, 1.17% Two or More Races, 0.412% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.412% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 562 students (8.91%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 88 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 (470 degrees awarded). There were 13.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (36 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bob Jones University is General Business Administration & Management (54 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (33 degrees) and Accounting (26 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (59 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (66 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (31 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 (1,747,233 people), Secondary school teachers (469,983 people), Education administrators (300,243 people), Other managers (269,948 people), and Special education teachers (182,552 people).

The most specialized majors at Bob Jones University in 2021 are Theology (59 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (66 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (31 degrees), Education (104 degrees), and Communications (28 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Bob Jones University are Theology (59 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (66 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (31 degrees), Education (104 degrees), and Communications (28 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,982,594 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (450,746 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (249,310 people), Computer Systems Design (200,101 people), and Religious organizations (173,074 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 (2020)

General Business Administration & Management
67 degree-majors awarded
Accounting
32 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
28 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bob Jones University was General Business Administration & Management with 67 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

269

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

357

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 269 degrees were awarded to men at Bob Jones University, which is 0.754 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (357).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Bob Jones University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.84 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Bob Jones University in Registered Nursing, which is 10 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 54% of students graduating from Bob Jones University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (85.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Bob Jones University is Male and Two or More Races (85.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.25% of graduates (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
470 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
36 degrees awarded
Black or African American
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bob Jones University is white (470 degrees awarded). There were 13.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (36 degrees).

4.31% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
270 degrees awarded
White Male
200 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bob Jones University is white female (270 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (200 degrees).

Operations

Bob Jones University has an endowment valued at nearly $19.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 803k (4.04%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Bob Jones University had a total salary expenditure of 76.9M. Bob Jones University employs 118 Associate professors, 106 Professors and 98 Assistant professors. Most academics at Bob Jones University are Male Professor (82), Male Associate professor (60), and Female Associate professor (58).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bob Jones University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 220 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 172 employees, and Service with 130 employees.

Endowment

$19.9M

2021 Endowment

27.9%

growth from 2020

Bob Jones University has an endowment valued at about $19.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Bob Jones University grew 27.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $30.6M 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: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$29.5M

2021 Salaries

4.34%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Bob Jones University paid a median of $29.5M in salaries, which represents 38.4% of their overall expenditure ($76.9M) and a 4.34% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15.9M

Instructional Salaries

336

Number of Employees

In 2021, Bob Jones University paid a total of $15.9M to 336 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $21.9M (62.5%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

118 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

220 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bob Jones University were Associate professor with 118 employees, Professor with 106 employees, and Assistant professor with 98 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bob Jones University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 220 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 172 employees, and Service with 130 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bob Jones University was Male Professor with 82 employees, Male Associate professor with 60 employees, and Female Associate professor with 58 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bob Jones University.