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Christian college

Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens, FL · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Baptist

Real cost

Average price after aid $23,238 a year

Median debt at graduation: $30,063 (all students)

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Florida Memorial University, founded by the Baptist Home Mission, runs its Christian campus ministry from the Susie C. Holley Religious Center, which holds a chapel. Sunday Chapel meets on the second and fourth Sundays, and student Bible studies meet weekly. The 2026-27 undergraduate core requires one religion course, and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion & Philosophy is offered.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “Florida Memorial University was founded by the Baptist Home Mission and believes that a relationship with the divine is essential.”

    Source: fmu.edu

  • “Under the leadership of the Dean of Campus Ministry (Chaplain), the Chapel provides worship services, Bible study, prayer, counseling, and social events weekly.”

    Source: fmu.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Attendance is mandatory for freshmen, who attend Spiritual Formation each third Thursday during FMU101.

Source: fmu.edu
What's a normal week?

Sunday Chapel meets on the second and fourth Sundays at 1 p.m., and a weekly discipleship gathering meets Fridays at 1 p.m. on Zoom.

Source: fmu.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Ministry on the Move lets students serve others through local partnerships and community initiatives.

Source: fmu.edu

Academic Excellence

C+Academic Excellence: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
32 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.31%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.50%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.17 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$3,701

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 1 to 2 (One professional campus chaplain is named on official pages. Student group leaders named on the Student Bible Studies page are volunteer mentors and are not counted.)
  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: Many (Student Bible studies listed: Impact Movement, InterVarsity, Bible Study Fellowship, Sisterhood and Brotherhood, plus the WAVES prayer station.)
  • Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes
  • Chapel attendance expected of students: Encouraged or partly required (Required only for first-year students (Spiritual Formation); upperclassmen are encouraged. Recorded as partly required.)
  • Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer): Weekly (Moments with God (Thursdays) and the WAVES prayer station (Sundays).)
  • Campus pastors or chaplains serving students: Full-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
  • A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes
  • Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer: 1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 1 prayer.)
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 1 course (Counts REL 101 Introduction to Religion, the only religion course in the core for students outside the education program (education majors take REL 201 Introduction to Philosophy). It is counted as religious studies.)
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes (Bachelor of Arts in Religion & Philosophy.)
  • Service or outreach office: Yes (Ministry on the Move, a staffed outreach program within Campus Ministry.)
  • Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Some
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
BWorship and chapel: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

70 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel services during the weekNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsEncouraged or partly required (Required only for first-year students (Spiritual Formation); upperclassmen are encouraged. Recorded as partly required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Student Handbook, Florida Memorial Universityfmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-FMU-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Attendance is mandatory for all freshman students and is considered an integral component of the first-year experience.”
      Spiritual Formation attendance is mandatory for first-year students.
      “required to attend Spiritual Formation held each 3rd Thursday in the Susie C. Holley Religious Center during FMU101”
      First-year students attend Spiritual Formation on the third Thursday of each month in the Holley Religious Center during FMU101.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly (Moments with God (Thursdays) and the WAVES prayer station (Sundays).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Moments with God | Campus Ministryfmu.edu/about-fmu/administration/academic-affairs/office-of-the-provost/campus-ministry/moments-with-god · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “gather inside on Thursdays from 12:00 PM–2:00 PM”
      Moments with God is a reflection and prayer time on Thursdays from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, open to all students.
    2. Student Bible Studies | Campus Ministryfmu.edu/about-fmu/administration/academic-affairs/office-of-the-provost/campus-ministry/student-bible-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “WAVES offers a welcoming prayer station near the cafeteria where students can stop by for prayer”
      A WAVES prayer station is offered on Sundays at lunchtime near the cafeteria.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About the Chaplain | Campus Ministryfmu.edu/about-fmu/administration/academic-affairs/office-of-the-provost/campus-ministry/about-the-dean · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Rev. Dr. Jamila Jackson serves as Chaplain at Florida Memorial University, where she is committed to nurturing the spiritual, emotional, and personal growth of students.”
      Rev. Dr. Jamila Jackson is the university's chaplain.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Florida Memorial Universityfmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Undergraduate-Catalog-2026-2027-Updated-082526.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Susie C. Holley Religious Center houses a chapel with seating for 600.”
      The campus has a chapel with seating for 600 in the Susie C. Holley Religious Center.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 1 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
N/ABible and theology: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Bible and theology

Not enough information · 2 of 6 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students1 course (Counts REL 101 Introduction to Religion, the only religion course in the core for students outside the education program (education majors take REL 201 Introduction to Philosophy). It is counted as religious studies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Core Curriculum- General Educationfmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Undergraduate-Catalog-2026-2027-Updated-082526.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “REL 101 Introduction to Religion 3 [none]”
      The core's religion course, REL 101 Introduction to Religion (3 credits), is required of students outside the education program; it is the only religion course in the core.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Bachelor of Arts in Religion & Philosophy.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Bachelor of Arts in Religion & Philosophyfmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Undergraduate-Catalog-2026-2027-Updated-082526.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “carefully designed to train students in the bible, theology, Western philosophy, and counseling”
      A Bachelor of Arts in Religion & Philosophy is offered, designed to train students in the Bible and theology.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (One professional campus chaplain is named on official pages. Student group leaders named on the Student Bible Studies page are volunteer mentors and are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About the Chaplain | Campus Ministryfmu.edu/about-fmu/administration/academic-affairs/office-of-the-provost/campus-ministry/about-the-dean · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Rev. Dr. Jamila Jackson serves as Chaplain at Florida Memorial University, where she is committed to nurturing the spiritual, emotional, and personal growth of students.”
      Rev. Dr. Jamila Jackson is the university's chaplain.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Student Bible studies listed: Impact Movement, InterVarsity, Bible Study Fellowship, Sisterhood and Brotherhood, plus the WAVES prayer station.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Bible Studies | Campus Ministryfmu.edu/about-fmu/administration/academic-affairs/office-of-the-provost/campus-ministry/student-bible-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) is an internationally recognized Bible study ministry”
      Student Bible studies meet weekly: Impact Movement (Mondays 7:00 PM), InterVarsity (Tuesdays 7:00 PM), BSF (Wednesdays 6:20 PM), Sisterhood (Wednesdays 1:00 PM), Brotherhood (Thursdays 7:15 PM).
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Florida Memorial Universityfmu.edu/about-fmu/administration/academic-affairs/office-of-the-provost/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Campus Ministry is the source of spiritual leadership in student life.”
      Campus Ministry is the university's office for spiritual life.
N/AMissions and service: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Missions and service

Not enough information · 3 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (Ministry on the Move, a staffed outreach program within Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry on the Move | Campus Ministryfmu.edu/about-fmu/administration/academic-affairs/office-of-the-provost/campus-ministry/ministry-on-the-move · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Ministry on the Move is an opportunity for Florida Memorial University students to put faith into action by serving others”
      Ministry on the Move is a campus ministry service and outreach program for students.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry on the Move | Campus Ministryfmu.edu/about-fmu/administration/academic-affairs/office-of-the-provost/campus-ministry/ministry-on-the-move · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Whether serving through local partnerships, supporting community initiatives, or responding to needs around us”
      Ministry on the Move serves through local partnerships and community initiatives.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry on the Move | Campus Ministryfmu.edu/about-fmu/administration/academic-affairs/office-of-the-provost/campus-ministry/ministry-on-the-move · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Jesus modeled a life of love, humility, and service, and Ministry on the Move invites students to follow that example”
      Ministry on the Move's service is rooted in following Jesus's example.

Strengths

  • Student Bible studies meet on campus several days a week, including Impact Movement, InterVarsity, Bible Study Fellowship, Sisterhood and Brotherhood.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Bible Studies | Campus Ministryfmu.edu/about-fmu/administration/academic-affairs/office-of-the-provost/campus-ministry/student-bible-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) is an internationally recognized Bible study ministry”
      Student Bible studies meet weekly: Impact Movement (Mondays 7:00 PM), InterVarsity (Tuesdays 7:00 PM), BSF (Wednesdays 6:20 PM), Sisterhood (Wednesdays 1:00 PM), Brotherhood (Thursdays 7:15 PM).
  • The Susie C. Holley Religious Center houses a chapel with seating for 600.
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Florida Memorial Universityfmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Undergraduate-Catalog-2026-2027-Updated-082526.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Susie C. Holley Religious Center houses a chapel with seating for 600.”
      The campus has a chapel with seating for 600 in the Susie C. Holley Religious Center.
  • A Bachelor of Arts in Religion & Philosophy is offered.
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Bachelor of Arts in Religion & Philosophyfmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Undergraduate-Catalog-2026-2027-Updated-082526.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “carefully designed to train students in the bible, theology, Western philosophy, and counseling”
      A Bachelor of Arts in Religion & Philosophy is offered, designed to train students in the Bible and theology.
  • Ministry on the Move ties community service to the Christian mission.
    Sources (1)
    1. Ministry on the Move | Campus Ministryfmu.edu/about-fmu/administration/academic-affairs/office-of-the-provost/campus-ministry/ministry-on-the-move · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Ministry on the Move is an opportunity for Florida Memorial University students to put faith into action by serving others”
      Ministry on the Move is a campus ministry service and outreach program for students.
      “Jesus modeled a life of love, humility, and service, and Ministry on the Move invites students to follow that example”
      Ministry on the Move's service is rooted in following Jesus's example.

Concerns

  • The core curriculum requires one religion course, REL 101 Introduction to Religion.
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027, Core Curriculum- General Educationfmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Undergraduate-Catalog-2026-2027-Updated-082526.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “REL 101 Introduction to Religion 3 [none]”
      The core's religion course, REL 101 Introduction to Religion (3 credits), is required of students outside the education program; it is the only religion course in the core.
  • Sunday Chapel meets on the second and fourth Sundays.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sunday Chapel: A Place of Hope & Worship | Campus Ministryfmu.edu/about-fmu/administration/academic-affairs/office-of-the-provost/campus-ministry/sunday-chapel-a-place-of-hope-worship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 1:00 PM, Sunday Chapel provides students with a meaningful opportunity”
      Sunday Chapel meets on the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 1:00 PM.

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Campus ministry home

Susie C. Holley Religious Center (Campus Ministry)

  • Address: 15800 N.W. 42nd Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33054
  • Location: Next to campus
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel (seating for 600), classroom, offices of the Dean of Campus Ministry

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Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | Florida Memorial Universityfmu.edu/about-fmu/administration/academic-affairs/office-of-the-provost/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Florida Memorial University was founded by the Baptist Home Mission and believes that a relationship with the divine is essential.”
    The university was founded by the Baptist Home Mission.
    “Campus Ministry is the source of spiritual leadership in student life.”
    Campus Ministry is the university's office for spiritual life.

Christian clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 1 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 1

  • Ministry on the MoveOff campus
    Campus ministry outreach and community service, with two outreach opportunities each semester.
    fmu.edu

Faith formation 3

  • Moments with GodOn campus
    Thursdays, 12:00 to 2:00 PM
    A reflection and prayer space, indoors or in the garden near the chapel, with optional spiritual direction.
    fmu.edu
  • Spiritual FormationOn campus
    Third Thursday of each month
    Required gathering for first-year students in the Holley Religious Center during FMU101.
    fmu.edu
  • Called to Serve: A Discipleship Journey
    Fridays, 1:00 PM (via Zoom)
    A weekly discipleship gathering for students who want to serve.
    fmu.edu

Clubs and groups 5

  • Sisterhood: Graceful TransformationsOn campus
    Wednesdays, 1:00 PM
    A weekly lunch gathering in the cafeteria for women to study Scripture and pray together.
    fmu.edu
  • Impact Movement
    Mondays, 7:00 PM
    A national campus ministry Bible study group for discipleship and fellowship.
    fmu.edu
  • InterVarsity Bible study
    Tuesdays, 7:00 PM
    Student-led Bible study group.
    fmu.edu
  • Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)
    Wednesdays, 6:20 PM
    In-depth Bible study for young adults.
    fmu.edu
  • Brotherhood: Destination Destiny
    Thursdays, 7:15 PM
    A group for men to study Scripture and discuss leadership and faith.
    fmu.edu

Other 1

  • WAVES prayer stationOn campus
    Sundays, lunchtime
    A prayer station near the cafeteria where students can ask for prayer.
    fmu.edu

Worship and prayer 1

  • Sunday Chapel
    Second and fourth Sundays, 1:00 PM
    Worship, prayer, music and biblical teaching for students, held twice a month.
    fmu.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Sunday1:00 PM · Second and fourth Sundays of each month (Sunday Chapel).

Prayer 1

  • Thursday12:00 PM–2:00 PM · Moments with God; quiet reflection and prayer, open to all students.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Sunday Chapel: A Place of Hope & Worship | Campus Ministryfmu.edu/about-fmu/administration/academic-affairs/office-of-the-provost/campus-ministry/sunday-chapel-a-place-of-hope-worship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 1:00 PM, Sunday Chapel provides students with a meaningful opportunity”
    Sunday Chapel meets on the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 1:00 PM.
  2. Moments with God | Campus Ministryfmu.edu/about-fmu/administration/academic-affairs/office-of-the-provost/campus-ministry/moments-with-god · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “gather inside on Thursdays from 12:00 PM–2:00 PM”
    Moments with God is a reflection and prayer time on Thursdays from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, open to all students.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$21,882
$30,001–$48,000$22,868
$48,001–$75,000$24,425
$75,001–$110,000$26,861
Over $110,000$30,076

Full cost of attendance before aid: $35,809 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,299
Men and women
Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard)
Men 44% · Women 56%
First-generation students
Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition
46%
Total students1,365
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$23,238
Cost of attendance (per year)$35,809
Median federal debt at graduation$30,063
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
31%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard)
21%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard)
20%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard)
20%
First-year retention50%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$36,624
Admission rate85%
Application fee
Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS)
$45
Students receiving Pell grants69%

Value index: 19 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Social work$45,821
Criminal justice$45,656
Psychology$29,042

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Air Transportation, Biology, Broadcasting, Business (general), Business administration, Chemistry, Computer science, Computing and information science, English, Finance, General studies, Information science, Information technology, Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Liberal arts, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Other business, management, marketing, and related support services, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Physics, Pre-law and legal studies, Public relations, Religious studies, Secondary education, Sociology, Special education, Sustainability Studies, Teacher education.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Business25%
Psychology16%
Criminal justice and security10%
Transportation10%
Health professions6%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingSuburb
Part-time undergraduates3%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older7%
On-campus room and board (per year)$9,656
SportsNAIA · The Sun Conference
ROTCArmy · Air Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member17 to 1
Faculty who are full-time69%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard)
Endowment per student$4,836Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS)
Dorm spaceFor about 69% of studentsCampus beds divided by undergraduate enrollment. Not how many students live on campus (IPEDS)
Nearest airport with scheduled flightsMiami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF)About 1 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports)
Town population113,1772020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau)
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreMiamiAbout 11 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau)
Average temperature in January68°F1991–2020 normal, from MIAMI OPA LOCKA AP, FL US, about 1 miles away (NOAA)
Average temperature in July84°F1991–2020 normal, from MIAMI OPA LOCKA AP, FL US, about 1 miles away (NOAA)

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 133979
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Baptist
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