University of Fort Lauderdale is a private Christian institution in Lauderhill, Florida, with academic offerings centered on religious studies and business. Its development reflects a focus on combining faith-based education with professional preparation.
Institutional histories place its founding in 1995. Applicants researching its earlier names or the dates when particular degrees were introduced should use the current academic catalog and institutional history rather than assume every program has been offered since the university's founding.
University of Fort Lauderdale's academic offerings include religious education, theological and ministerial studies, and business administration. Those fields describe its academic focus more usefully than assuming it has the range of departments found at a large comprehensive university.
Students should compare the current catalog's degree requirements - not just program titles. A business curriculum and a ministry-focused curriculum may differ substantially in required courses, electives, practical experience, and the number of credits a transfer student can apply toward graduation. The university reports a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1, but that institution-wide figure does not predict the size or availability of a particular course.
University of Fort Lauderdale is located in Lauderhill, in Broward County's Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area. Its South Florida setting is relevant to students planning to commute or balance classes with work and family responsibilities.
Lauderhill is part of a developed metropolitan area rather than a secluded college town. Before choosing a class schedule, commuters should check the location and meeting format of each course, parking arrangements, and the time needed to travel during peak traffic. Applicants considering remote study should likewise confirm which courses, examinations, and student services require an in-person visit.
University of Fort Lauderdale presents its educational purpose in Christian terms, connecting academic study with faith, leadership, and service. Its religious identity is especially relevant to applicants considering theology or ministry coursework.
A prospective student should examine the current mission statement alongside the catalog and course descriptions. Those documents can clarify how Christian perspectives appear in general education and business classes, whether a program includes ministry preparation, and what conduct or community expectations apply. A stated mission describes institutional priorities; it should not be treated as evidence that every student will have the same academic or spiritual experience.
Name of the institution
University of Fort LauderdaleLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
Suburb: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000Religious affiliation
Protestant (Christian non-denominational)School type
Comprehensive higher education institutionMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1995University of Fort Lauderdale is institutionally accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degreeData 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.