Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,159. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $15,000 |
| Housing & meals | $6,570 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $2,500 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,111 |
| Total cost of attendance | $23,159 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
Florida residents: students may also qualify for Bright Futures, the state's merit scholarship, at eligible Florida colleges. Award amounts by school are coming to this page.
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BUF net price compared with other Florida colleges
BUF has the 30th-lowest average net price of 80 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | University of West Florida | $9,364 | 59% | $49,137 |
| 27 | Polk State College | $9,427 | 35% | $40,624 |
| 28 | University of South Florida | $9,812 | 77% | $57,743 |
| 29 | University of North Florida | $10,154 | 69% | $56,343 |
| 30 | Baptist University of Florida | $10,372 | 52% | $42,836 |
| 31 | University of Central Florida | $10,411 | 78% | $58,308 |
| 32 | Santa Fe College | $11,098 | 53% | $41,631 |
| 33 | Florida State University | $11,297 | 86% | $61,675 |
| 34 | Florida Polytechnic University | $11,853 | 55% | — |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Florida colleges →
Why BUF costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist University of Florida | 36% | $10,372 | 52% | $42,836 | This school |
| Ave Maria University | 41% | $24,860 | 54% | $49,520 | |
| Beacon College | 43% | $53,517 | 60% | $29,420 | |
| Warner University | 43% | $19,748 | 42% | $46,086 | |
| Hobe Sound Bible College | — | $12,074 | 50% | $39,863 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Baptist University of Florida would cost you $14,488 less per year than Ave Maria University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Baptist University of Florida, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$15,198).
- Ave Maria University gives aided families $8,482 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Florida resident | BUF | AMU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $15,000 | $30,198 | −$15,198 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,320 | −$120 |
| Housing & meals | $6,570 | $14,125 | −$7,555 |
| Personal & travel | $2,500 | $3,050 | −$550 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,111 | −$2,564 | +$453 |
| Sticker price | $23,159 | $46,129 | −$22,970 |
| Average grants | −$12,787 | −$21,269 | +$8,482 |
| You pay | $10,372 | $24,860 | −$14,488 |
“+” means BUF costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
BUF cost questions
How much is tuition at BUF?
Tuition and fees are $15,000 a year.
What is the total cost of attending BUF?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $23,159 a year.
What do families actually pay at BUF?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $10,372 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $8,754; $48–75k pay $13,451; $110k+ pay —.
How much debt do BUF graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,073, and 9.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Baptist University of Florida overview