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Bob Jones University, commonly referred to as BJU, was founded in 1927 by the evangelist Bob Jones, Sr. It is a private, Protestant fundamentalist, liberal arts university located in Greenville, South Carolina. Originally called the Bob Jones College, it moved to its present campus in 1947, where it was granted university status. BJU enrolls over 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students every year. The campus sits on 225 acres of land.
Bob Jones University offers over 100 undergraduate majors and more than 70 graduate degree programs through the following academic divisions:
BJU does not participate in intercollegiate sports but rather sponsors teams for intramural athletic competitions. There are a large number of men’s and women’s teams in soccer, basketball, tennis, softball, volleyball, table tennis, and badminton.
Bob Jones is in a small city, in Greenville, SC. The school has a Other Protestant religious affiliation. Bob Jones is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
There are more programs of study at Bob Jones than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at Bob Jones include music and construction trades.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
Bob Jones, in 2007-2008, had 4,228 students (4,135 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities.
Bob Jones is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Bob Jones makes available student meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Within the cultural and academic soil of liberal arts higher education, Bob Jones University exists to grow Christlike character that is Scripturally disciplined; others-serving; God-loving; Christ-proclaiming; and focused Above."
More complete details are provided below.
Bob Jones University
1700 Wade Hampton Boulavard
Greenville, SC 29614-0001
General Phone: (864) 242-5100
http://www.bju.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 141 | religious education, bible studies, theological and ministerial studies, theology, ministry, missionary studies, religion, religious music |
| Education and Teaching | 135 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, English teaching, early childhood education, educational administration, special ed, social studies teaching, college student counseling, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 99 | history, humanities, English, speech and rhetoric, creative writing, political science, Spanish language, general studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 98 | accounting, business management, international business, marketing, finance, human resources, actuarial science, operations management, ... |
| Music | 67 | music performance, piano, various music studies, conducting, music theory and composition |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 40 | registered nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 38 | counseling psychology, communication disorders |
| Family and Social Work | 27 | housing and human environments, child care management, food and nutrition, family and consumer economics |
| Science | 23 | biology, chemistry, physics, biophysics |
| Media | 22 | journalism, public relations, radio and television, communication studies, broadcast journalism, journalism courses, mass communication |
| Construction Trades | 21 | carpentry, construction manager, apparel and textiles |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 20 | commercial art, cinematography |
| Art Studies | 19 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | information technology, computer science, computer engineering, computer and info science |
| Medicine | 19 | pre-med, medical preparatory, pre-veterinary |
| Office and Administration | 15 | general office occupations, office management |
| Engineering | 14 | electrical engineering, engineering science, operations research, engineering physics |
| Mechanics and Repair | 14 | mechanic and repair, automobile mechanics, avionics maintenance |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 13 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 13 | cosmetology |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 12 | restaurant and catering management |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 12 | health and physical education |
| Transportation | 5 | aviation operations |
| Law | 4 | pre-law |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | computer systems tech |
| Hospitality | 2 | hospitality management |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | speech pathology |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 1 | landscaping, applied horticulture |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | agricultural operations |
Number of programs and degrees for Bob Jones in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 649 | 92 |
| Master's degree | 146 | 35 |
| Associate's degree | 59 | 16 |
| Doctor's degree | 14 | 6 |
| First-professional degree | 14 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 10 | 6 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 9 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Bob Jones had a total enrollment of 4,228 students (4,135 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 27% |
| Pennsylvania | 9% |
| Virginia | 6% |
| Michigan | 5% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
| Indiana | 4% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| New York | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Bob Jones offers campus housing for 3,216 of its 4,135 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Greenville, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,710 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,710 |
| Room and board | $ 5,100 |
| Room charge | $ 2,040 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,060 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,279 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,754 |
Financial Aid:
Bob Jones participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 342100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 142 | 98 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $42,293 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $42,293 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 139 | $41,223 | 97 | $35,648 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 139 | $41,223 | 97 | $35,648 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Carpentry/Carpenter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering Science
Operations Research
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Housing and Human Environments, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, Other
Piano and Organ
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Counseling Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bob Jones Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Other Protestant affiliation Open admission Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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