Bob Jones University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Greenville, South Carolina with 2,005 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $14,632 a year after grants and graduates 71% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Bob Jones University acceptance rate and admissions
Bob Jones University has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Bob Jones University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $25,150 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $10,690 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $37,454 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $14,632 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $14,632 a year after grants and scholarships, $22,822 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
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Bob Jones University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 71% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $49,158 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $15,750 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 32% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Bob Jones University majors and what graduates earn
Bob Jones University awarded bachelor's degrees in 44 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from accounting ($84,369).
All 44 majors at Bob Jones University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Bob Jones University
12 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 12 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 18 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Divinity and ministry | Master's | 14 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Communication | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Divinity and ministry | Doctoral | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Theater | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Religious studies | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Bob Jones University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,005 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 53% women, 47% men
- 11 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Bob Jones University?
No. Bob Jones University has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Bob Jones University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $25,150. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $14,632 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Bob Jones University?
71% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Bob Jones University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $49,158 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.