Bob Jones University, SC
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Evangelical Christian Church
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Bob Jones University Rankings
Affordability82
Selectivity38
Retention57
Graduation41
Earnings18
Diversity39
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Bob Jones University
79%
Bachelor’s
18%
Associate’s
4%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing22%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education10%
Engineering3%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs11%
History4%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies6%
Personal and Culinary Services1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences1%
Theology and Religious Vocations7%
Visual and Performing Arts8%
Admissions
Getting into Bob Jones University
86%
Admission Rate
523
Median SAT Math
550
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)475–570
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)485–615
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Bob Jones University
$18K
In-State Tuition
$18K
Out-of-State Tuition
$25K
Average Total Cost
$13K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $12K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $15K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $18K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Bob Jones University
32%
Receive Federal Loans
$13K
Median Federal Debt
83%
Repayment Rate
$200
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 27% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 15% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $13K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $27K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $23K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 79% | 34% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 83% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 85% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 88% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Bob Jones University
82%
Retention Rate
23%
Transfer Rate
25%
Withdrawal Rate
66%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 53% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 66% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 61% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 82% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 55% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 66% | 47% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41% | 38% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 28% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33% | 49% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 79% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 68% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 73% | 39% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Bob Jones University
90%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$42K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 86% | 86% | 84% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $42K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $53K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $32K | $29K | $32K |
Students
Students at Bob Jones University
2,363
Undergraduates
85%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
358
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 46% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 7% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 7% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 22% | 18% | 18% |
Location Map
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