
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary identifies the Association for Biblical Higher Education as its institutional accreditor. Institutional accreditation concerns the college as a whole; it is distinct from specialized approval of an individual program.
That distinction matters most for students considering licensure or a later transfer. Institutional accreditation does not guarantee that another college will accept a particular course, or that a counseling-related degree meets a state licensing board's education requirements. Students should confirm the institution's current status in the accreditor's directory and obtain written guidance from any future transfer institution or licensing board. Federal aid eligibility also depends on the institution's and the student's applicable federal program requirements, not accreditation alone.
The institution reports an open-admission policy for entering undergraduates, but applicants still need to establish eligibility for their intended program. Degree-seeking entrants should be prepared to document high school completion through a diploma or an accepted equivalent, such as a GED, and to submit the institution's application and requested academic records.
Open admission should not be read as a promise of admission to every graduate program or specialized course of study. Requirements can differ for first-time, transfer, graduate, and international applicants. Before paying an application fee, an applicant should check the current instructions for the intended degree for transcript rules, English-language documentation, any statement or recommendation requirements, and the relevant start-term deadline. The available admissions figures do not support a meaningful acceptance-rate comparison with other colleges.
The reported application fee is $75. Applicants should confirm the amount displayed in the current application before submitting payment, particularly if applying to a graduate program or under a different applicant category.
An application fee is separate from tuition, required course charges, and any later enrollment payment. Applicants who need a waiver should ask admissions whether one is offered, what documentation it requires, and whether approval must occur before the application is submitted; a waiver should not be assumed.
There is no established on-campus Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit in the institutional information summarized here, and a cross-enrollment arrangement should not be assumed. Students interested in officer training need to verify whether a nearby host institution will accept them and whether its ROTC schedule can be combined with their degree program.
ROTC scholarships, participation rules, and eventual service obligations vary by branch and contract. An applicant should obtain eligibility and cross-enrollment confirmation from the relevant host ROTC program before making an enrollment decision based on that option.
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary generally accepts transfer credit from other accredited institutions, but admission as a transfer student and acceptance of individual courses are separate decisions. It also reports accepting Advanced Placement credit, CLEP examinations, ACE credit recommendations, and credit for life experience under applicable policies.
Transfer applicants should expect to provide official records from each college attended and request a course-by-course evaluation for their intended degree. A course may be accepted for credit yet count only as an elective rather than satisfy a major requirement. Students with substantial prior learning should ask for the current limits on examination and experiential credit, any minimum number of credits that must be completed at the institution, and a written degree plan before registering.
The institution reports that it does not accept dual credit. Applicants who earned college coursework while in high school should clarify how that policy applies to courses appearing on an official college transcript rather than assuming those credits will transfer.
Students should not assume that enrollment includes a standing semester-abroad exchange or a regularly scheduled international study program. A specific overseas course, trip, or independently arranged program needs confirmation for the term in which a student intends to participate.
Before committing to an external program, students should obtain written academic approval showing whether its credits will satisfy degree requirements. They should also check how enrollment status, financial aid, travel costs, and any fieldwork or ministry requirements would be handled; approval for academic credit and eligibility for aid are different questions.
Regular application deadline
July 12Application fee
$75High school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredOpen admission policy
YesDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
YesAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesOrientation program
YesStudy abroad
NoStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
NoPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoGenerally accepts credits
YesAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.