A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Bob Jones University are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 23% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
77%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 17% more female students than male students enrolled at Bob Jones University with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Bob Jones University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,424
|
| Women |
1,671
|
Bob Jones University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 68% of the student body residing outside of South Carolina or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
32%
|
| Out of State |
63%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
39% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 3.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217749 IPEDS survey data for Bob Jones University.