Baptist University of Florida (BUF)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Graceville, FL that costs an average of $21,817 a year after financial aid, admits 36% of applicants and graduates 40% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$21,817
Acceptance rate
36%
Graduation rate
40%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$42,284

Private nonprofitRural (distant)360 undergraduates

Cost of BUF

Total cost of attendance (per year)$26,368
Tuition and fees, in-state$14,500
Housing and food (on campus)$9,000
Books and supplies$1,200
Average net price after aid$21,817

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$20,205
$48,001–75,000$22,518
$75,001–110,000$22,481

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with BUF's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate36%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate40%
First-year retention45%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$38,316
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$42,284
Rank in Florida (earnings)49th of 61 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$11,594
Typical monthly loan payment$132 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants29%
Students with federal loans8.3%

Majors and programs at BUF

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (13)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies4——
Business Administration, Management and Operations6——
English Language and Literature4——
History1——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology2——
Music8——
Psychology18——
Religious Education———
Religious Music and Worship———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods4——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas2——
Theological and Ministerial Studies32——

Associate's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies1——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities17——
Music3——
Theological and Ministerial Studies———

Master's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Music1——
Psychology9——
Theological and Ministerial Studies2——

Similar colleges in Florida

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Trinity College of JacksonvilleJacksonville$17,95253%$41,985
University of Fort LauderdaleLauderhill$20,442——
Beacon CollegeLeesburg$55,69843%$28,501
Florida CollegeTemple Terrace$25,84070%$52,207
Albizu University-MiamiMiami$50,39976%$48,006
Warner UniversityLake Wales$19,77843%$46,512
Webber International UniversityBabson Park$34,03569%$51,590
Trinity College of FloridaTrinity$15,47992%$41,724

All colleges in Florida →

About BUF

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationGraceville, FL
SettingRural (distant)
Undergraduates360
Student-to-faculty ratio8 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitebuf.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is BUF's acceptance rate?

Baptist University of Florida admits 36% of applicants, making it selective.

How much does BUF cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $26,368 a year (tuition and fees: $14,500). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $21,817 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $20,205.

How much do BUF graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $42,284 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 49th of 61 similar colleges in Florida.

What is BUF's graduation rate?

40% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 45% of first-year students return for a second year.