More selective than 91% of Florida colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
45% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 48% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose BUF over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
BUF admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 36% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 64% | 500–650 | 430–550 | 17–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is BUF compared with other Florida colleges?
BUF has the 5th-lowest acceptance rate of 47 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Miami | 19% | 84% | $37,244 |
| 2 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | 21% | 53% | $13,739 |
| 3 | University of Florida | 24% | 91% | $6,541 |
| 4 | Florida State University | 24% | 86% | $11,297 |
| 5 | Baptist University of Florida | 36% | 52% | $10,372 |
| 6 | University of Central Florida | 40% | 78% | $10,411 |
| 7 | The University of Tampa | 40% | 64% | $36,211 |
| 8 | Ave Maria University | 41% | 54% | $24,860 |
| 9 | Warner University | 43% | 42% | $19,748 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Florida colleges →
Who enrolls at BUF
College Scorecard; IPEDS
BUF admissions questions
What is the BUF acceptance rate?
Baptist University of Florida accepts 36% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 100 of 156 applicants were admitted.
Does BUF require the SAT or ACT?
Baptist University of Florida requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 45% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 48% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at BUF?
29% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (29 of 100).
Is BUF getting harder to get into?
Baptist University of Florida accepted 36% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 64% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Baptist University of Florida overview