Bob Jones University

Key Highlights

• Private nonprofit university founded in 1927
• Institutionally accredited by SACSCOC
• Awards associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees
• Academic structure includes six principal colleges or schools plus BJU Seminary
• Active 2026–27 undergraduate and graduate catalogs

Student Life & Environment

Student life is closely connected to BJU’s Christian mission and residential model. Societies are a distinctive part of the experience: these student-run groups organize regular meetings, prayer, service, outings and recreational sports. Society officers can hold roles such as president, chaplain, secretary or treasurer, providing a structured avenue for leadership. The university also lists dozens of academic, professional, cultural, ministry and service organizations, including an International Student Organization. Athletic options include Bruins intercollegiate teams in sports such as soccer, basketball, baseball, cross-country, golf, track and field, and women’s volleyball. Society sports broaden recreational participation beyond varsity athletes. Campus facilities and programming also support concerts, theatre, visual arts, fitness and student events. Residence-hall life emphasizes accountability and participation in the campus community. Most international students live on campus, and admitted international residents receive room assignments without submitting a separate housing application. University dining includes the Dining Common and other campus venues, although official guidance notes that residence halls and dining services close during certain academic breaks. Students should read current policy materials before enrolling: BJU’s rules address residence, travel, relationships, conduct and religious participation in more detail than at many universities. Those expectations are material to everyday life, not merely statements of institutional heritage.

Location & Surroundings

BJU’s main campus is at 1700 Wade Hampton Boulevard in Greenville, South Carolina. The database classifies the setting as urban, placing students within a regional city rather than an isolated college town. Academic buildings, residence halls, dining, athletic facilities, the Mack Library and performance spaces are concentrated on the university campus. Greenville can offer access to churches, service opportunities, internships, employers and everyday city amenities, but students should assess transportation based on their circumstances. The university charges separately for automobile registration, and international students living on campus may be able to handle routine academic and dining needs without a car. Travel during Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring breaks requires planning because university housing or dining operations may close. Location fit is also connected to institutional culture. Many student activities, ministry opportunities and social networks are campus- or church-centered. Applicants should consider whether they want a residential Christian community embedded in a growing Southern city and should review the current campus map, housing rules and break calendar before making travel or housing commitments.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For 2026–27, BJU lists full-time undergraduate tuition of $23,640 per year for 12–18 credits per semester. Published room and board is $10,870 annually, and the typical program fee is $2,000, producing a stated total of $36,510 before financial aid. Program fees vary by course of study, and extra-credit, health-service, vehicle, music, online-course and other charges may apply. International students are charged an additional $875 covering twelve months of health insurance and other services. Books, travel and personal expenses are estimated separately and are not billed as part of that total. This current official figure should be used instead of the database tuition value of $13,460, which appears to be outdated or differently defined. Students should obtain an individualized aid offer rather than treating the advertised average aid figure as a guarantee. BJU directs applicants to complete the FAFSA and describes institutional, federal, state and private grants and scholarships, along with loans and student employment. Net cost will depend on residency arrangement, program fees and aid eligibility. Career support includes advising, résumé preparation, job-search assistance, a student-and-alumni job board, recruitment events and internship support. BJU reports that 98.3% of its 2024 graduates were employed or attending graduate school, but students should note that this is an institution-reported outcome and review its methodology. The university’s 2026 graduate showcase names students hired by organizations including Prisma Health, Amazon Operations and Shriners Children’s Hospital or accepted by institutions such as Clemson University and Mayo Clinic; these examples demonstrate individual outcomes, not guaranteed placement.