Baptist University of Florida Acceptance Rate & Tuition
Baptist University of Florida is a private research university in Graceville, Florida, enrolling about 360 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 35.99% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $42,836 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $15,000
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,372 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 35.99% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 360 42.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 51.85%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 34.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 10.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 16.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1045
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,136
- Applicants (IPEDS): 156
- Room & Board: $6,570 annual estimate
Baptist University of Florida: what the data shows
Common questions about Baptist University of Florida, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Baptist University of Florida?
Baptist University of Florida is located in Graceville, FL (ZIP 32440).
Is Baptist University of Florida public or private?
Baptist University of Florida is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Baptist University of Florida cost?
Published tuition: $15,000.
Average net price after aid: $10,372.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,754 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,604 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,451 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $60,000.
How hard is it to get into Baptist University of Florida?
Admission rate: 35.99%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1045 and midpoint ACT 20.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Baptist University of Florida?
Total enrollment: 360 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,136 students.
Graduate enrollment: 196 students.
About 43% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Baptist University of Florida?
150%-time completion rate: 51.85%.
First-year retention: 45.0%.
What do graduates of Baptist University of Florida earn?
Median earnings: $31,489 six years after entry; $42,836 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,590.
39.88% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Baptist University of Florida known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Theology/Theological Studies (20 completions)
- Psychology, General (16 completions)
- General Studies (13 completions)
- Music Performance, General (6 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (3 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (2 completions)
- Bible/Biblical Studies (1 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (1 completions)
- History, General (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Baptist University of Florida a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 35.99%; completion rate 51.85%; median earnings $42,836 at 10 years; net price $10,372. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$15,000
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Baptist University of Florida was $15,000.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,372
2024 Value
In 2024 Baptist University of Florida had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,372.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,488 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,372 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$60,000 4-Year Tuition
$6,570 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$22,770 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$91,080 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Baptist University of Florida.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.88% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
19.03% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Baptist University of Florida 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 Baptist University of Florida 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 | $9,700 | $9,700 | $9,766 |
| 2014 | $9,700 | $9,700 | $11,195 |
| 2015 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $9,118 |
| 2016 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $11,059 |
| 2017 | $11,100 | $11,100 | $10,904 |
| 2018 | $11,400 | $11,400 | $8,511 |
| 2019 | $11,700 | $11,700 | $10,288 |
| 2020 | $12,150 | $12,150 | $11,764 |
| 2021 | $12,150 | $12,150 | $7,641 |
| 2022 | $12,450 | $12,450 | $7,594 |
| 2023 | $13,800 | $13,800 | $8,829 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
35.99% Acceptance Rate
156 Total Applicants
100 Students Admitted
29 First-Time Students Enrolled
29.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1045
ACT Average: 20
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Baptist University of Florida reported total enrollment of about 360 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 53% male and 47% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (46.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (26.9%), and Black or African American (12.2%). About 39.88% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 34.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
42.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Baptist University of Florida in 2024 is 360 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,136 students. Graduate enrollment is about 196 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
45.0%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 46.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
26.92% 100% Completion Time
51.85% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 26.92% of students graduating from Baptist University of Florida completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Theology/Theological Studies: 75% male / 25% female
- Psychology, General: 6% male / 94% female
- General Studies: 46% male / 54% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Baptist University of Florida.
Return on Investment
$23,590 Median Student Debt
$42,836 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
55.07% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
932.49% Return on Investment
5.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Baptist University of Florida.
Top Programs by Completions
9 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Theology/Theological Studies: 20 completions
2. Psychology, General: 16 completions
3. General Studies: 13 completions
4. Music Performance, General: 6 completions
5. Elementary Education and Teaching: 3 completions
6. English Language and Literature, General: 2 completions
7. Bible/Biblical Studies: 1 completions
8. Business Administration and Management, General: 1 completions
9. History, General: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Baptist University of Florida.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Baptist University of Florida graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Baptist University of Florida from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,515
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,992
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Baptist University of Florida is a private non-profit institution located in Graceville, FL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Theology/Theological Studies, Psychology, General, General Studies. Enrollment is approximately 360 students. Student body composition includes White (46.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (26.9%), Black or African American (12.2%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 35.99%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1045. The 150%-time completion rate is 51.85%. Approximately 39.88% of students receive Pell Grants. About 34.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Graceville, FL 32440
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Baptist University of Florida provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Baptist University of Florida located?
Baptist University of Florida is located in Graceville, FL.
What is Baptist University of Florida's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Baptist University of Florida is 36.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 156 applicants and 100 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Baptist University of Florida cost?
Reported tuition is $15,000 and average net price is $10,372 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,570 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Baptist University of Florida?
Baptist University of Florida reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,136 students, White (46.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (26.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Baptist University of Florida?
About 34.1% of students at Baptist University of Florida are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Baptist University of Florida?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Baptist University of Florida reports midpoint SAT about 1045 and midpoint ACT about 20.
What do graduates of Baptist University of Florida earn?
Median earnings are $31,489 six years after entry and $42,836 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Baptist University of Florida?
The 150%-time completion rate is 51.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Baptist University of Florida students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,590.
Is Baptist University of Florida public or private?
Baptist University of Florida is a private nonprofit institution located in Graceville, FL.
Is Baptist University of Florida an HBCU?
No. Baptist University of Florida is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Baptist University of Florida a tribal college?
No. Baptist University of Florida is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.