Bob Jones University

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Bob Jones University

Former name	Bob Jones College (1927–1947)
Motto	Latin: Petimus Credimus
Motto in English	We seek, we trust
Type	Private university[1]
Established	1927 (97 years ago) (1927)
Accreditation	SACS, TRACS
Religious affiliation	Evangelical Christian[1] (formerly Christian fundamentalism)[2]
Chancellor	Bob Jones III
President	Josh Crockett
Provost	Gary Weier
Academic staff	287[1]
Students	3,095[1]
Undergraduates	2,665[1]
Postgraduates	430[1]
Location	Greenville , South Carolina , 29614-0001 , United States 34°52′23″N 82°21′50″W / 34.873°N 82.364°W / 34.873; -82.364
Campus	Small city, 210 acres (85 ha)[1]
Colors	Blue and white
Nickname	The Bruins
Sporting affiliations	NCCAA Division II – South
Mascot	Brody the Bruin
Website	www.bju.edu

Bob Jones University (BJU) is a private evangelical university in Greenville, South Carolina. It is known for its conservative cultural and religious positions. The university, with approximately 3,000 students, is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. In 2017, the university estimated the number of its graduates at 40,184.^[3]