Bob Jones University
Bob Jones University is one of the twelve private, for-profit 4-year colleges in South Carolina. The campus is located in an urban area, in Greenville.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,916 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 595 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 488 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 82%). Every year 67% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Bob Jones University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $15,850, and fees were $650. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $15,850 and $650 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students2,916 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelFor-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate82% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 3 | 39 |
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Brown Mackie College-Greenville
2 miles away |
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South College-Asheville
48 miles away |
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96 miles away |
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118 miles away |
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131 miles away |
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Bauder College
139 miles away |
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ITT Technical Institute-High Point
158 miles away |
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ITT Technical Institute-Salem
211 miles away |
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South University-Savannah
211 miles away |
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American National University
212 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 06/16/2016 - Current |
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Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission 11/07/2006 - Current |
Admission
86%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 960 to 1185 |
| ACT | 20 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Recommended |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $780/credit | |
| In State Students | $780/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $780/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $590/credit | |
| In State Students | $590/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $590/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $35,100 | $35,100 | $35,100 |
| ADN | 70 | $54,600 | $54,600 | $54,600 |
| BSN | 125 | $97,500 | $97,500 | $97,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $29,500 | $29,500 | $29,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of Bob Jones University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 43% | $4,286 |
| Other Federal Grant | 19% | $472 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $6,586 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 95% | $5,528 |
| Federal Student Loans | 32% | $4,981 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $11,504 |
$14,416
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$11,042 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,957 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$13,119 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$16,488 |
| Over $110,000$18,508 |
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Student Population
2,606
Undergrads
310
Graduates
1,573
Women
1,343
Men
82%
Full-time
18%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
73% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
|
Non-resident alien |
6% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and South Carolina state board of nursing.
