Intention. Devotion. Vocation. These are the pillars of the Baptist University of Florida (BUF). We have a shared intention of proclaiming Christ to a lost world and making our students stewards of the gospel in every aspect of their lives. As we are on this mission, BUF continues to excel in fulfilling its call. Recently, BUF received twelve awards from established organizations like College Census, Collegiate Advertising Awards, Educational Advertising, Intelligent, Military Friendly, and U.S. News and World Report acknowledging the exceptional and distinctive education that the institution provides.
With its move from college to university status, BUF focused on its brand message to spotlight the University’s strong reputation in attracting the right-fit student. The rebranding efforts of the University have not gone unnoticed as BUF recently earned gold, silver, and merit awards from Collegiate Advertising Awards and Educational Advertising.
BUF made College Consensus list of the top 100 Most Affordable Colleges & Universities. College Census highlights colleges and universities that offer quality education with prices students and families can afford. Because of the generosity of the Florida Baptist Convention and many gracious donors, BUF offers its students an excellent education with tuition they can afford.
Additionally, BUF earned awards for its online degree programs from Intelligent.com and U.S. News & World Report. From Intelligent.com, BUF earned five awards for Best Online Colleges in Florida, Best Online Bachelor’s in Ministry Degree Programs, Most Affordable Online Business Administration Degree Programs, Best Online Bachelor’s in Elementary Education Programs, and Best Online Bachelor’s in Education Programs. The versatility of BUF’s online degree programs allow its students to serve faithfully in their current context while pursuing higher education. Military Friendly.com, which spotlights schools and businesses that support the military community lauded BUF as a Military Friendly School. BUF is honored to have received these twelve awards, and we are excited for how the Lord will continue to use the University in the future.
BUF is Florida's affordable, accessible, contextual, and exceptional Christian higher education institution. Join the movement today at buf.edu/apply.