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Baptist University of Florida

BUF

Graceville, Florida 32440

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Known for psychology — close-knit campus

Baptist University of Florida is a private institution in Graceville with particular strength in psychology and business. With an average SAT of 1045, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 248 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,836 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,829.

Established
1943
Motto
Changing the World Through the Unchanging Word®
Type
Private university
Conference
men's basketball

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64%Acceptance
1045SAT Avg
248Students
8:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$42,836Earnings 10yr
$8,829Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Baptist University of Florida Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1045

Reading & WritingMid: 509
500650
MathMid: 484
430550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1723

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

64.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1045

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$13,800
Room & Board$6,570
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$20,596
Average Net Price$8,829
Median Debt at Graduation$23,590
Monthly Payment (10yr)$250

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,933
$30–48K$4,260
$48–75K$8,928
$75–110K$16,551

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$8,829

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,073

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (22)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
248
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Black 6%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 2%
Two+ 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.2%
Freshman Retention84.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$31,489
8 Years$36,225
10 Years$42,836

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$22,700
Men
$42,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from FL state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
203 mi(352 min)
Tampapop. 390K
277 mi(480 min)
New Orleanspop. 380K
281 mi(487 min)

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