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The Baptist College Of Florida

The Baptist College of Florida, BCF, is a small Christian college in Graceville, Florida that was founded in 1943 by a group of pastors. Originally known as Florida Baptist Institute or FBI, BCF became The Baptist College of Florida in 2000. The college is owned by the Florida Baptist Convention and offers degrees in counseling, music, theology, and education.

The Baptist College of Florida has a number of student organizations and clubs. Baptist Collegiate Ministries, the parent organization of all other student groups, promotes the spiritual growth of all students on campus. BCF has men’s golf and women’s volleyball teams. Financial assistance is offered to eligible students in the form of employment, grants, loans, or scholarships.

Campus Location

5400 College Dr
Graceville, FL 32440
USA
Main Tel: (850) 263-3261
Web Site

The campus is in a rural area.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Southern Baptist religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor1068
Associate82

Students

Student enrollment was 564 in 2007-2008 (439 full-time equivalent).

About 58% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 42% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 90% are full-time and 10% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 8,150
Room and board$ 3,886
Books and supplies$ 900
Other$ 2,000

Financial Aid: The Baptist College Of Florida participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

The Baptist College Of Florida provides on-campus housing for 228 of its 439 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.

Admissions (2008-2009)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men55%
Women57%
All56%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal470-480
Math420-540

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (15 awarded)

  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Music Teacher Education

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (99 awarded)

  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
  • Religious Education
  • Religious/Sacred Music
  • Theology/Theological Studies

Selected Careers of Interest

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