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Baptist University of Florida

BUF

Graceville, Florida 32440

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1045

Reading & WritingMid: 509
500650
MathMid: 484
430550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1723

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

83.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.4%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

0

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (22)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

84%

Mixed

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
10 Years$42,836

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

  • History The Baptist University of Florida was founded in 1943 and is a cooperating ministry of the Florida Baptist Convention.
  • The school first opened its doors in Lakeland, Florida as the Florida Baptist Institute.
  • The school moved to its present location in Graceville, Florida in 1953.
  • In 1988, the school was renamed as the Florida Baptist Theological College and in 2000 it was renamed The Baptist College of Florida.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BHM Birmingham194 mi
ATL Atlanta195 mi
JAX Jacksonville229 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1120 mi · ~32h 21m drive
New York, NY930 mi · ~26h 52m drive
Hartford, CT1031 mi · ~29h 47m drive
Providence, RI1082 mi · ~31h 15m drive
Albany, NY1035 mi · ~29h 54m drive
Syracuse, NY980 mi · ~28h 19m drive
Rochester, NY947 mi · ~27h 21m drive
Buffalo, NY901 mi · ~26h 2m drive
Philadelphia, PA850 mi · ~24h 33m drive
Pittsburgh, PA724 mi · ~20h 55m drive
Harrisburg, PA804 mi · ~23h 14m drive
Newark, NJ925 mi · ~26h 43m drive
Washington, DC728 mi · ~21h 2m drive
Baltimore, MD763 mi · ~22h 3m drive
Atlanta, GA203 mi · ~5h 52m drive
Charlotte, NC399 mi · ~11h 32m drive
Raleigh, NC517 mi · ~14h 56m drive
Miami, FL483 mi · ~13h 57m drive
Orlando, FL299 mi · ~8h 38m drive
Tampa, FL277 mi · ~8h drive
Nashville, TN367 mi · ~10h 36m drive
New Orleans, LA281 mi · ~8h 7m drive
Richmond, VA647 mi · ~18h 41m drive
Chicago, IL763 mi · ~22h 3m drive
Detroit, MI797 mi · ~23h 1m drive
Minneapolis, MN1055 mi · ~30h 29m drive
St. Louis, MO593 mi · ~17h 8m drive
Kansas City, MO761 mi · ~21h 59m drive
Indianapolis, IN610 mi · ~17h 37m drive
Columbus, OH637 mi · ~18h 24m drive
Cleveland, OH758 mi · ~21h 54m drive
Milwaukee, WI845 mi · ~24h 25m drive
Dallas, TX674 mi · ~19h 28m drive
Houston, TX594 mi · ~17h 10m drive
Austin, TX729 mi · ~21h 4m drive
San Antonio, TX783 mi · ~22h 37m drive
Los Angeles, CA1911 mi · ~55h 12m drive
San Francisco, CA2143 mi · ~61h 55m drive
San Diego, CA1855 mi · ~53h 35m drive
Seattle, WA2250 mi · ~65h drive
Portland, OR2228 mi · ~64h 22m drive
Denver, CO1251 mi · ~36h 8m drive
Phoenix, AZ1559 mi · ~45h 2m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1617 mi · ~46h 43m drive
Honolulu, HI4463 mi · ~128h 56m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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