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Greenville, SC · Newberry, SC
| Bob Jones University | Newberry College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $16,641/yr | $21,656/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $14,287/yr | $19,887/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $16,585 | $26,805 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,936/yr | $19,229/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,414/yr | $21,786/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $17,997/yr | $23,619/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $23,972/yr | $23,578/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $176/mo | $284/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,380/yr | $13,500/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,440/yr | $8,720/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,340/yr | $900/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,760/yr | $3,050/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $36,580/yr | $46,442/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $24,470/yr | $31,100/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $24,470/yr | $31,100/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 33% | 49% |
| Students taking federal loans | 24% | 73% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | No data reported | 90% |
| Admissions data from | No data reported | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | No data reported | 4,269 |
| Students accepted | No data reported | 3,193 |
| Students who enrolled | No data reported | 470 |
| Accepted students who enroll | No data reported | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 5% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 7% |
| High-school GPA | No data reported | Required |
| High-school transcript | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Essay | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | No data reported | Not considered |
| Work experience | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | No data reported | Required |
| Other admission tests | No data reported | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 65% | 45% |
| Freshmen who come back | 82% | 69% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $44,354/yr | $48,040/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $28,843–$68,207 | $30,927–$69,487 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 67% | 55% |
| White students graduating | 72% | 55% |
| Black students graduating | 0% | 35% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 62% | 44% |
| Asian students graduating | 67% | 67% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $40,892/yr | $38,983/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | No data reported | 67% |
| Graduate on time | 57% | 32% |
| Pell students who graduate | 58% | 38% |
| First-gen students who finish | 53% | 42% |
| Low-income students who finish | 57% | 46% |
| Students who transfer out | 29% | 32% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $40,886/yr | $43,553/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Health Professions 12% · Visual & Performing Arts 11% | Health Professions 24% · Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 15% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees | Health Professions — 24% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 12% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 11% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 10% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $73,493/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $72,756/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 13% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,005 | 1,479 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 422 | 55 |
| Average professor pay | $6,581/mo | $7,467/mo |
| Full-time professors | 94% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $51,346 | $43,889 |
| Setting | City (small) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Greenville, SC | Newberry, SC |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1927 | 1856 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| Men | 47% | 49% |
| Women | 53% | 51% |
| White students | 75% | 52% |
| Black students | 1.7% | 35% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 8.8% | 1.8% |
| Asian students | 4.1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 0% |
| Other / not reported | 1.3% | 8% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 14% | 31% |
| Part-time students | 4.9% | 1.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,550/yr | $8,029/yr |
| Endowment | $20.5M | $21.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,998 | 1,212 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $6,600/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $6,250/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Evangelical Christian | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCCAA Division II | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 9 | 20 |
| Student athletes | 172 | 838 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $5.3M |
| Athletics budget | $953,101 | $12.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $953,101 | $12.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $18,968 | $144,737 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.