Bob Jones University
Founded by a traveling evangelist, Bob Jones University is an Evangelical Christian institution located in western South Carolina. BJU confers undergrad degrees in over 60 academic majors featuring a combination of liberal arts and Bible classes. As a Christian institution, students are required to attend BJU chapel services four days per week as well as two additional church services outside of the university. In addition, BJU features dress codes for both women and men and a student covenant governing behavior.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Evangelical Christian
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
92%
Submitting ACT
18%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
Average SAT Composite: 1146
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,029
Total Number of Undergrads
2,639
Classroom Sizes
0
100
53%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
63%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $21,062
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $21,062
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$8,580
|
| Books and Supplies | $1200
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
62%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
35%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,679
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,911
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,561
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
30%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,099
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$183
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
38
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
64%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bruins
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Greenville
Atlanta
Detroit
Philadelphia
Washington
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
78%
What Students Are Saying
3.67
Average Rating