Bob Jones University

Bob Jones University is one of the leading colleges in South Carolina with the acceptance rate of 86%. Deadlines for application are . For more information, call 864-242-5100 or send email at welcomecenter@bju.edu.

Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 1,062
    • Average HS GPA: 3.2
    • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • GPA Breakdown

    • 11% 3.75 - 3.99
    • 27% 3.50 - 3.74
    • 20% 3.25 - 3.49
    • 17% 3.00 - 3.24
    • 12% 2.50 - 2.99
    • 10% 2.00 - 2.49
    • 2% 1.00 - 1.99
  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    20 - 27
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    N/A - N/A
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    N/A - N/A

Academics

  • Majors

    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Molecular Biochemistry.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Actuarial Science.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    General Office Occupations and Clerical Services.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Communication, General.
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer Science.
    Information Technology.
    EDUCATION.
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
    Mathematics Teacher Education.
    Music Teacher Education.
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
    Social Studies Teacher Education.
    Spanish Language Teacher Education.
    Special Education and Teaching, General.
    Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other.
    ENGINEERING.
    Engineering, General.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
    Housing and Human Environments, Other.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
    Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
    Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
    PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
    Culinary Arts/Chef Training.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Physics, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Counseling Psychology.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    International Relations and Affairs.
    THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
    Bible/Biblical Studies.
    Divinity/Ministry.
    Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.
    Religious/Sacred Music.
    Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other.
    Theology/Theological Studies.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Fashion/Apparel Design.
    Fine/Studio Arts, General.
    Graphic Design.
    Keyboard Instruments.
    Music Pedagogy.
    Music Performance, General.
    Voice and Opera.
  • Degrees

    • Associate
    • Bachelor's
    • Doctoral
    • Doctoral/Professional
    • Master's
  • Prominent Alumni

    Carl Andrews
    Former New York State Senator
    Iyanla Vanzant
    Bestselling Author
    Dr. Alicia Joseph
    NASA Engineer
    Dr. Carol V.R. Decosta
    Rehabilitation Medicine
    Dr. Gail Reed Barnett
    Educator
    Dr. Shaune Edwards
    Scientist & Researcher

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Apr 1
  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $17250
    Required Fees
    $900
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1200
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    N/A
    Transportation for Commuters
    $1000
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $6976
  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • College/university loans from institutional funds
    • State Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes
  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 77/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    2606
    Foreign Countries Represented
    45
  • Demographics

    • Asian 1.86%
    • African-American 1.64%
    • Hispanic 5.93%
    • Caucasian 77.02%
    • Male 45%
    • Female 55%
    • Аre out of state 68

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    77%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    Yes
    Quality of life rating 83/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Small Urban
    Fire safety rating
    N/A
  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    Yes
    Interview Required
    No
  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    35
    Number of Honor Societies
    0
    Number of Social Sororities
    0
  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Other
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (6)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Riflery
    • Soccer
    • Track Field Outdoor
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (7)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Riflery
    • Soccer
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball
  • Student Services

    Day Care
  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    60
  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    85

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 5 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 6 years
    68%
  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    Opportunities at School
    • Internship
  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
  • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Sunday through Saturday
      • 1-4 pm (S)
      • 7:30 am-7 pm (M-F)
      • 11 am-4 pm (Sa)
      • 864-242-5100
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: 8 am - 5 pm
      • Average Length: Varies
    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      by appointment