South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
About South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private two-year college in Deerfield Beach, Florida, enrolling about 373 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $21,751 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $7,980. Student demographics in federal data include Non-Resident Alien (32.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 36.36%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,354.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 421% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary | $7,980 | $21,751 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Florida (state median) | $16,838 | $7,247 | 176 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary really?
Key findings
- South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($7,980).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $7,980
Finding South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $7,980. That is about 0.3× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Florida median ($16,838), sticker tuition is about 0.5×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 33% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is $21,751.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $21,751 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $14,504 above the Florida median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $6,780 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$7,980
Avg. net price
$21,751
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $21,751 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $31,920. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General17
- Bible/Biblical Studies10
- Psychology, General8
- Divinity/Ministry7
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor5
See earnings & programs for more.
Is South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary.
Campus
Location
Deerfield Beach, FL
City / state
- ZIP
- 33442
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 45% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
373
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 486
- Graduate
- 98
- Full-time share
- 55%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 22.71%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,130 | $5,130 | $11,038 |
| 2014 | $6,200 | $6,200 | $13,867 |
| 2015 | $6,200 | $6,200 | $15,851 |
| 2016 | $6,560 | $6,560 | $16,675 |
| 2017 | $6,660 | $6,660 | $15,220 |
| 2018 | $6,900 | $6,900 | — |
| 2019 | $6,900 | $6,900 | — |
| 2020 | $7,140 | $7,140 | — |
| 2021 | $7,140 | $7,140 | — |
| 2022 | $7,380 | $7,380 | $13,928 |
| 2023 | $7,380 | $7,380 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary reported total enrollment of about 373 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Non-Resident Alien (32.7%), Hispanic or Latino (30.0%), and White (18.8%). About 22.71% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
55.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary in 2024 is 373 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 486 students. Graduate enrollment is about 98 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
53.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
36.36% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 29% male / 71% female
- Bible/Biblical Studies: 80% male / 20% female
- Psychology, General: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates earn a median of $45,354 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $45,354. Average net price used in cost models: $21,751.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates report median earnings of $45,354 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (12 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 61.5%
- Florida median 13.3 pp above median (48.2%)
- Southeast median 2.1 pp above median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 3.6 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $4,103
- Florida median 0.60× the median ($6,877)
- Southeast median 0.60× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 0.54× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,128
- Florida median 1.2× the median ($5,803)
- Southeast median 1.1× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary at a glance
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private non-profit institution in Deerfield Beach, FL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralBible/Biblical StudiesPsychology, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- Non-Resident Alien32.7%Hispanic or Latino30.0%White or Caucasian18.8%
Schools near South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary
Other campuses in Deerfield Beach, FL when available, plus nearby institutions in Florida.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Florida, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary located?
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is located in Deerfield Beach, FL.
What is South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary's tuition?
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $7,980 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $21,751 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary cost?
Reported tuition is $7,980 and average net price is $21,751 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,923 annually.
What explains South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($21,751), completion (36.4% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($45,354). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary?
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary reports undergraduate enrollment of about 486 students, Non-Resident Alien (32.7%), Hispanic or Latino (30.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary earn?
Median earnings are $35,869 six years after entry and $45,354 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary?
The 150%-time completion rate is 36.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary public or private?
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit institution located in Deerfield Beach, FL.
Is South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary an HBCU?
No. South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary a tribal college?
No. South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary reports 30.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary: Interdenominational.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.