South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,360

0% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$16,487

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

5.66%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

382

68.1% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

50%

4 Graduates

About

South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is a higher education institution located in Broward County, FL. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary were Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (2 degrees awarded), Biblical Studies (1 degrees), and Counseling Psychology (1 degrees).

In 2017, 16 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary. 37.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 62.5% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were black or african american (9 degrees), 3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is $6,360, which is $-7,640 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is $6,360, which is $-7,640 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,487.

In 2017, 61% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 47% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$6,360

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary was $6,360. The cost of tuition at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is $-7,640 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,487

2017 Value

19.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,487. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary grew by 19.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,500

Room and Board

$950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary was of $9,500 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $950. The cost of room and board did not change between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.56% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

47%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

61% of undergraduate students at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 8.93% with respect to 2016, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.66%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary was 5.66%, which represents 3 out of the 53 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary has a total enrollment of 382 students. The full-time enrollment at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is 260 students and the part-time enrollment is 122. This means that 68.1% of students enrolled at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17% Black or African American, 6.81% White, 5.24% Hispanic or Latino, 0.785% Two or More Races, 0.262% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0% Asian, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority Hispanic or Latino Female (2.78%), followed by White Male (2.78%) and Black or African American Male (1.67%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority Black or African American Female (2.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (1.25%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (1.25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary, both undergraduate and graduate, is 382 students. The full-time enrollment at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is 260 and the part-time enrollment is 122. This means that 68.1% of students enrolled at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary are enrolled full-time compared with 71.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2017 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71%), South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
65
White
26
Hispanic or Latino
20

The enrolled student population at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is 17% Black or African American, 6.81% White, 5.24% Hispanic or Latino, 0.785% Two or More Races, 0.262% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0% Asian, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 44.7% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 11 students (2.88%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 4 fewer women than men received degrees from South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary. The majority of degree recipients at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary are black or african american (9 degrees awarded). There were 3 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (2 degrees awarded), followed by Biblical Studies (1 degrees) and Counseling Psychology (1 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (15 degrees awarded), Psychology (1 degrees), and Health (0 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary are Registered nurses (1,423,981 people), Accountants & auditors (1,112,915 people), Other managers (701,728 people), Financial managers (435,275 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (379,622 people).

The most specialized majors at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary are Theology (15 degrees awarded), Psychology (1 degrees), Health (0 degrees), and Business (0 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary are Surgeons, Public relations specialists, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary are Theology (15 degrees awarded), Psychology (1 degrees), Health (0 degrees), and Business (0 degrees).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,850,102 people), Elementary & secondary schools (938,213 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (564,203 people), Banking & related activities (510,566 people), and Insurance carriers (457,232 people).

The most specialized majors at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary are Theology (15 degrees awarded), Psychology (1 degrees), Health (0 degrees), and Business (0 degrees).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary.

Most Common

Other Theological & Ministerial Studies
2 degree-majorss awarded
Biblical Studies
1 degree-majorss awarded
Counseling Psychology
1 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary was Other Theological & Ministerial Studies with 2 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 10 degrees were awarded to men at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary, which is 1.67 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (6).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 8 degrees were awarded to men at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary in Biblical Studies, which is 1.6 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 5 degrees were awarded to women at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary in Biblical Studies, which is 0.625 times less than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100%

100% Completion Time

100%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 100% of students graduating from South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 100% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 100% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
9 degrees awarded
White
3 degrees awarded
Unknown
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is black or african american (9 degrees awarded). There were 3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3 degrees).

6.25% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

Black or African American Male
7 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
2 degrees awarded
White Male
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is black or african american male (7 degrees awarded). There were 3.5 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (2 degrees).

Operations

South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $883 (NaNN%), compared to the 2.38% average return ($240k on $10.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2017, South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary had a total salary expenditure of $1.68M. South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary employs 12 Professors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary are Male Professors (8), Female Professors(4), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary are: Management, with 4 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 4 employees, and Sales and related with 3 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$N/A

2017 Endowment

growth from 2016

South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary has an endowment valued at about $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $NaNM approximately the same as than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$923k

2017 Salaries

44.7%

growth from 2016

In 2017, South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary paid a median of $923k in salaries, which represents 55% of their overall expenditure ($1.68M) and a 44.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 26.3% growth from 2015 and a 49.7% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.59M (39.4% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$535k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary paid a total of $535k to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 58% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $727k (28.1%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

12 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary were Professor with 12 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary were Management with 4 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees; and Sales and related with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Professor
false

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary was Male Professor with 8 employees, Female Professor with 4 employees, and false with 0 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary.

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