Bob Jones University's published cost of attendance is $36,580. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $14,287, middle-income families pay around $15,414, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,972.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $36,580 |
| Tuition and Fees | $24,470 |
| Room and Board | $10,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,340 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$19,939 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $16,641 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,287 |
| $30–48k | $13,936 |
| $48–75k | $15,414 |
| $75–110k | $17,997 |
| $110k+ | $23,972 |
Bob Jones University's published cost of attendance is $36,580. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $14,287, middle-income families pay around $15,414, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,972. Azimuth ranks Bob Jones University #276 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Bob Jones University structures aid through need-based grants, merit scholarships, and federal loan programs. Families apply using the FAFSA and institutional aid forms to determine eligibility. The aid package typically combines grants, scholarships, and loans to bridge the gap between net price and family contribution. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $16,585, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $19,090; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $46,177, median federal debt of $16,585 projects to a monthly payment of about $187 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Bob Jones University earn median 4-year earnings of $46,177, placing the institution in the 3.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,717 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Bob Jones University in the 19.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Bob Jones University #1335 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on business and professional fields aligned with the institution's academic focus. Business Administration is the largest program with 46 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $54,989, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Nursing program graduates 33 students with median 4-year earnings of $74,085, and Teacher Education delivers median 4-year earnings of $34,335 across 27 graduates. These outcomes reflect Bob Jones University's concentrated program portfolio, where Business represents the institutional focus and drives the overall earnings trajectory for graduates entering professional and managerial career pathways.
