Fast Facts
Bob Jones University is a Christian liberal arts institution. Founded in 1927 by Dr. Bob Jones Sr. (1883-1968), BJU is the world’s largest fundamental Christian school and serves some 5000 students from every state and 40 foreign countries. BJU’s combination of evangelism, culture, high academic standards, and Christian discipline is not found in the same combination anywhere else.
Mission Statement – Within the cultural and academic soil of liberal arts education, Bob Jones University exists to grow Christlike character that is scripturally disciplined, others-serving, God-loving, Christ-proclaiming, and focused above.
Location – Bob Jones University is located in Greenville, South Carolina. The city is in the northwestern part of the state in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. It is 100 miles southwest of Charlotte, North Carolina, and 150 miles northeast of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 60,000 while Greenville County has well over 300,000 citizens.
Campus – Bob Jones University has a beautifully kept campus occupying 225 acres just within the city limits of Greenville, South Carolina. There are 10 residence halls fully wired for email and web access. Also on campus are a 7,000-seat amphitorium, a 2,600-seat auditorium, and a 3,300-seat dining common. One of the highlights of the campus is the BJU Museum & Gallery, recognized as one of America’s finest collections of Italian paintings.
Student Body – Approximately 5000 students representing every state and 40 foreign countries.
Academics – Over 115 undergraduate majors and over 70 graduate programs. Five of our most popular majors are Bible, Biblical Counseling, Elementary Education, Humanities, and Nursing. The University is accreditated through TRACS.
Academic Structure – Bob Jones University is composed of seven schools: the College of Arts and Science, the School of Religion, the School of Fine Arts, the School of Education, the School of Business Administration, the School of Applied Studies, and the Seminary & Graduate School of Religion.
Campus Life – There are many student organizations to be involved in, from musical groups to campus media, to community relations, to student government, and many others.
Tuition – 2008-2009 tuition for two semesters is $11,120 and room/board is $5,100.
Financial Aid – BJU offers about $8 million in student financial aid each year. Federal grants are also available.