The Baptist College of Florida

Yes, BCF is online. In fact, most BCF students participate in online-only education, including 76% of undergraduates and 67% of graduate students, according to the NCES. BCF offers over a dozen online programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

BCF offers the same programs and rigor online as it does on campus. Semesters are 15 weeks, plus exam days. Online courses are delivered asynchronously through the school's learning management system, MyBCF. This means that students can study at their own pace. Online bachelor's degrees include majors such as music education, business leadership, and ministry studies. Online master's degrees include Christian studies, counseling, and music and worship leadership.

Employers generally respect BCF's online degrees because BCF is an accredited school.

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BCF is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctorate degrees, and certificates. This positive accreditation status signifies that SACSCOC finds BCF's financial practices sound and that its academic programming is up to the federal standards of quality. 

BCF is known for being a faith-based school steeped in Southern Baptist tradition. It weaves the teachings of the Bible throughout its academic programming, and all program courses are taught from the Christian worldview. BCF is a cooperating ministry of the Florida Baptist State Convention and follows its higher learning guidelines. All undergraduate students must complete 12 credit hours in biblical/theological foundational courses. In support of BCF beliefs and teachings, prospective students must submit a completed application of affirmation of faith and service.

BCF's online bachelor's degree in theological and ministerial studies offers the highest earnings for graduates at a median annual salary of approximately $24,300, according to College Scorecard data.

Additionally, when considering a degree's overall value at a specific university, it's it's helpful to consider OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score, which ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. BCF has a bachelor's salary score of 53 out of 100 total points.

It's unclear if there's a minimum GPA for traditional high school graduates applying as first-year students, according to BCF's admission requirements. However, homeschooled students applying must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Also, graduate applicants who have not taken the GRE must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be considered for enrollment.

Getting into BCF is not very difficult. According to College Scorecard, it accepts 76% of applicants. This is higher than the average acceptance rate across U.S.-based colleges. However, BCF does require entrance exams for first-year students — or anyone transferring with fewer than 24 credit hours of previously completed college coursework. Admitted students generally have combined SAT scores between 920 and 1140 and ACT scores between 17 and 25.

Although individual degree programs may have additional requirements, BCF's admission requirements for undergraduate students generally include the following:

• An application 
• A $25 application fee
• Official high school transcripts or GED
• Official college transcripts, if transferring credits
• Official military transcripts, if applicable
• SAT/ACT scores

BCF has additional requirements that are specific to its guiding principles and beliefs:

• Proof of being a Christian and active participation in a local church for at least a year
• A completed application of affirmation of faith and service
• A recommendation from a local Christian church
• A personal recommendation
• An agreement not to use alcohol or tobacco

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