Bob Jones University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good
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Bob Jones University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,030 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1927 and is one of the 8 colleges and schools located in Greenville, South Carolina.

Bob Jones University is affiliated with Protestant Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
75
Fair
At Bob Jones University you can obtain your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Bob Jones University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 75 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Theology and Religion, Management, Business, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other schools and colleges.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
86%
Good
Bob Jones University student retention rate is high at 86% (well above South Carolina average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Bob Jones University is average - 63%.

Student to faculty ratio at Bob Jones University is pretty good - 12:1. Read more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$21,300
High
Average tuition charges are high - $19,300 per year. The additional fees at Bob Jones University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $2,000; which comes to $21,300 per year.

Read the details about Bob Jones University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
82%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 1,101 applications were submitted and 903 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Bob Jones University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$2,000
Low
Bob Jones University offers a distance education program.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Bob Jones University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Bob Jones University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 4,000 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - approximately $2,000 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Bob Jones University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Bob Jones University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Bob Jones University Location and Maps



Post Address: Bob Jones University, 1700 Wade Hampton Boulavard, Greenville, South Carolina 29614-0001, USA
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