South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private, non-denominational Christian institution located in Deerfield Beach, Florida — in the heart of Broward County, South Florida. The college offers undergraduate degrees and seminary programs in biblical and theological studies, pastoral ministry, Christian counseling, and ministry leadership, serving students preparing for careers in church ministry, missions, chaplaincy, and Christian education. With open admissions and affordable tuition of $7,380 per year, SFBC provides accessible theological education for students called to Christian service and ministry. The seminary is one of the most internationally diverse small theological institutions in the United States, with a large international student community drawn from across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and beyond — reflecting SFBC's strong connections to global evangelical and charismatic church networks. The college's Deerfield Beach location, at the gateway to the Caribbean and Latin America, makes it a natural hub for international ministry students from across the Western Hemisphere and the broader global church. SFBC reports a 79% job placement rate for graduates entering ministry, counseling, and religious education careers. The college's personalized learning environment features small class sizes, experienced ministry faculty, and a campus culture centered on worship, discipleship, and service. SFBC is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), ensuring that its degrees meet recognized standards for theological education.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$7380
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Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $7,980
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
