Bob Jones University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,756

3.32% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$19,773

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2017 Acceptance Rate

86.2%

1,062 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,893

76.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

69.7%

382 Graduates

About

Bob Jones University is a higher education institution located in Greenville County, SC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bob Jones University were General Business Administration & Management (65 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (54 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (28 degrees).

In 2023, 701 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bob Jones University. 55.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (530 degrees), 12.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bob Jones University is $19,756, which is $−4,819 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bob Jones University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 429 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Bob Jones University is $19,756, which is $4,819 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,773.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending Bob Jones University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,756

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Bob Jones University was $19,756. The cost of tuition at Bob Jones University is $−4,819 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$19,773

2023 Value

5.55%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Bob Jones University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,773. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Bob Jones University grew by 5.55%.

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

$11,300

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bob Jones University was of $11,300 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7.21% between 2022 and 2023.

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

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Bob Jones University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, 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.

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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bob Jones University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 429 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.

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 2,893 students enrolled at Bob Jones University in 2023. 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 2,893 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Bob Jones University is 2,224 students and the part-time enrollment is 669. This means that 76.9% of students enrolled at Bob Jones University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bob Jones University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.3% White, 7.33% Hispanic or Latino, 3.49% Asian, 1.59% Black or African American, 1.11% Two or More Races, 0.242% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.207% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Bob Jones University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.6%), followed by White Male (34.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.09%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (33.5%), followed by White Female (27.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bob Jones University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,893 students. The full-time enrollment at Bob Jones University is 2,224 and the part-time enrollment is 669. This means that 76.9% of students enrolled at Bob Jones University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

81%

2023 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 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

White
2,033 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
212 enrolled students
Asian
101 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bob Jones University is 70.3% White, 7.33% Hispanic or Latino, 3.49% Asian, 1.59% Black or African American, 1.11% Two or More Races, 0.242% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.207% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 220 students (7.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 73 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 (530 degrees awarded). There were 12.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bob Jones University is General Business Administration & Management (65 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (54 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (28 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (65 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (49 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (62 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 (1,578,782 people), Secondary school teachers (537,347 people), Education administrators (287,469 people), Special education teachers (211,320 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (208,831 people).

The most specialized majors at Bob Jones University in 2023 are Theology (65 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (49 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (62 degrees), Human Sciences (20 degrees), and Education (114 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Bob Jones University are Theology (65 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (49 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (62 degrees), Human Sciences (20 degrees), and Education (114 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (349,245 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (186,344 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (132,977 people), Religious organizations (115,379 people), and Computer Systems Design (102,010 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 (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
65 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
54 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
28 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bob Jones University was General Business Administration & Management with 65 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

314

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

387

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 314 degrees were awarded to men at Bob Jones University, which is 0.811 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (387).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Bob Jones University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.25 times more than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Bob Jones University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.75 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

59%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 59% 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 66% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Bob Jones University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 1.31% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
530 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
42 degrees awarded
Asian
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bob Jones University is white (530 degrees awarded). There were 12.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

5.56% of degree recipients (39 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
296 degrees awarded
White Male
234 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bob Jones University is white female (296 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (234 degrees).

Operations

Bob Jones University has an endowment valued at nearly $18.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −1.06M (−5.68%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Bob Jones University had a total salary expenditure of 88.1M. Bob Jones University employs 60 Associate professors, 52 Professors and 51 Assistant professors. Most academics at Bob Jones University are Male Professor (39), Male Associate professor (34), and Male Assistant professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bob Jones University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 117 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 83 employees, and Service with 78 employees.

Endowment

$18.6M

2023 Endowment

3.55%

growth from 2022

Bob Jones University has an endowment valued at about $18.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Bob Jones University grew 3.55% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $31.1M 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

$35.5M

2023 Salaries

13.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Bob Jones University paid a median of $35.5M in salaries, which represents 40.3% of their overall expenditure ($88.1M) and a 13.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.36% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.34% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10M

Instructional Salaries

171

Number of Employees

In 2023, Bob Jones University paid a total of $10M to 171 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

60 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

117 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bob Jones University were Associate professor with 60 employees, Professor with 52 employees, and Assistant professor with 51 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bob Jones University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 117 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 83 employees, and Service with 78 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bob Jones University was Male Professor with 39 employees, Male Associate professor with 34 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 26 employees.

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

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