Bob Jones University

Private · SC

Photo: Curt Teich & Co. (Public domain)

School data & stats

TypePrivate

LocationSC · South

SettingUrban

Undergrads2,005

Student:faculty11:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate57.5%

6-yr grad rate64.8%

Drop-out rate17.5%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$24k

Out-of-state tuition$24k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity25.4%

Gender diversity53.2%

International8.3%

IdentityEvangelical Christian

Overview

Bob Jones University is a private fundamentalist Christian university in Greenville, South Carolina, built around Bible-centered education across every major, not just religion or ministry tracks. It maintains conservative campus standards and a distinct institutional identity separate from mainstream evangelical Christian higher education.

Academics

Ministry, education, business, and the fine arts are core program areas, with religious instruction and a biblical worldview integrated into coursework across the curriculum rather than confined to a religion department.

Campus & student life

Campus life follows clearly defined conservative behavioral standards that students agree to as a condition of enrollment, and the university is known for unusually ambitious opera and Shakespeare theatrical productions and a religious art museum, both genuine points of distinction for a school of its size and orientation.

Getting in

Applicants should expect the review to weigh alignment with the university's specific fundamentalist Christian doctrinal and behavioral standards as heavily as academic preparation.

Worth knowing

The campus's behavioral and lifestyle standards are more restrictive than at most Christian colleges, and prospective students and families should understand this as a binding expectation before applying; the opera, Shakespeare, and art museum programs are legitimately notable cultural features that stand out against the school's otherwise strict reputation.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate—

Enrolled mid-50%—

Test policynot reported

Rec letters—

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

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