BJU’s Recognition by U.S. News & World Report
Bob Jones University has consistently been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its annual "Best Colleges" rankings, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence, affordability, and student success. Below is a summary of our rankings over the years.
2025 Rankings
- #17 in Best Regional Universities in the South
- #4 in Best Value Schools (South)
- #4 in Social Mobility (South)
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2024 Rankings
- #24 in Best Regional Universities in the South
- #2 in Best Value Schools (South)
- #2 in Social Mobility (South)
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2023 Rankings
- #26 in Best Regional Universities in the South
- #5 in Best Value Schools (South)
- #2 in Social Mobility (South)
- #18 in Best Undergraduate Teaching Programs
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2022 Rankings
- Ranked as a Best Regional University in the South
- #3 in Best Value Schools (South)
- #2 in Social Mobility (South)
- Included in Best Undergraduate Teaching Programs
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2021 Rankings
- Ranked as a Best Regional University in the South
- #2 in Best Value Schools (South) — highest-ranked college in the Carolinas
- Top 7 in Social Mobility (South)
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2020 Rankings
- #34 in Best Regional Universities in the South
- Ranked as a Best Value School (South)
- Top 7 in Student Loan Debt at Graduation and Social Mobility (South)
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2019 Rankings
- Ranked as a Best Regional University in the South (Top 25%)
- #4 in Best Value Colleges (South)
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