University of Fort Lauderdale
Lauderhill, Florida · Private Nonprofit
ROI Score: 35/100 · Below Benchmark
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
University of Fort Lauderdale scores 35 (Below Benchmark) on the CampusROI scale. The data picture is incomplete. The Scorecard reports no average 6-year earnings - a critical gap. The 10-year median earnings figure is $38,062. The payback period is calculated at 71.8 years. The earnings premium sub-score of 10 (raw 0.038) indicates graduates earn almost nothing above what they would have earned without the degree. All debt fields are null - median debt, monthly payment, debt-to-earnings ratio, and repayment rates are all not reported. The admission rate, SAT, and ACT data are also null. The completion rate is reported as 1.0 (100%) and likely reflects a very small reporting cohort of 314 students or a data artifact. Net price is $19,965 - income band data is only available for the lowest bracket (0-30000 at $19,965); all other brackets are null. No program-level data is reported by the Scorecard. The Pell grant rate is 68.8%, indicating the school serves predominantly low-income students. The ROI score of 35 is a ceiling constrained by incomplete data and genuine earnings weakness; the actual ROI may be lower. The university is a small Lauderhill, Florida institution primarily serving students of faith in a ministry and related studies context.
How University of Fort Lauderdale scores under our methodology
These are the College Scorecard measures that pull this school's CampusROI score down. They describe the published figures, not the quality of the education, and they are our reading of the data. Check them against your own aid offer and intended major.
- ROI Score35/100 - Below Benchmark tier of our scale (below 45). For context, 38% of the schools we score reach 60 or higher.
- Payback period>50 years - In our estimate, the earnings premium over a high school completer is small next to the cost, so the cost may not be recouped within a working career.
University of Fort Lauderdale
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $9,810/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $9,810/yr |
| Average net price | $19,965/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $79,860 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $38,062 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | N/A |
| Median debt at graduation | N/A |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | N/A |
| Estimated payback period | >50 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 100.0% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 314 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $9,810/year, which covers tuition and fees only. The net price counts books, supplies, and average living costs on top of tuition and fees, then subtracts grants and scholarships. For the average student here it comes to $19,965/year, or roughly $79,860 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $19,965/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay N/A/year.
The Department of Education does not report a median debt figure for this school, usually because too few students borrow federal loans for the figure to be published. Our ROI score gives this measure a neutral middle value rather than treating it as zero debt.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $19,965 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | N/A |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | N/A |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | N/A |
| $110,001+ | N/A |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
The 0-30000 income bracket pays $19,965 per year - roughly $79,860 over four years. With no 6-year earnings data and a 10-year median of $38,062, the financial risk is severe. The 71.8-year payback period is long. Low-income students borrowing at this institution face a very high probability of protracted debt burden relative to likely income.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
Net price data for income brackets above $30,000 is not reported in the Scorecard. Middle-income families cannot estimate their likely net price from the available data. Given the null data across most cost and earnings fields, middle-income students should contact the institution directly and seek comprehensive financial planning before enrolling.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Net price data for the $110,000+ bracket is not available from the Scorecard. The school's low sticker tuition of $9,810 suggests limited aid variation across income bands, but only the lowest bracket is confirmed. Higher-income families should note that even at the lowest possible net price, the 71.8-year payback period and minimal earnings premium make this an extremely poor financial investment by the available metrics.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | N/A | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | N/A | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | N/A | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | N/A | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How University of Fort Lauderdale’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2011-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Enrollment | 314 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 68.8% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $5,417 |
Admission rate, SAT, and ACT data are all null in the Scorecard. The school does not report selectivity data to the federal database. The absence of standardized test reporting, combined with a 68.8% Pell rate and 314 enrollment, suggests an open-access or mission-based admissions process. Prospective students cannot use this Scorecard data to assess academic fit or selectivity.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Fort Lauderdale (this school) | 35 | $19,965 | $38,062 |
| Barry University | 42 | $22,613 | $55,966 |
| Bryn Athyn College of the New Church | 34 | $20,586 | $40,457 |
| Faith International University | 33 | $22,662 | $51,006 |
| Baptist University of Florida | 31 | $10,372 | $42,836 |
| Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah | 25 | $10,755 | $39,230 |
Who Thrives Here
University of Fort Lauderdale serves 314 students and reports no admission rate, SAT scores, or ACT scores to the Scorecard. With 68.8% Pell grant recipients, the institution overwhelmingly serves lower-income students. The school is faith-mission-driven, affiliated with Christian ministry education. Students should be aware that the Scorecard reports no program-level earnings data and that 10-year median earnings of $38,062 are very modest. The 100% reported completion rate is unusually high and may reflect cohort size effects. Students considering this institution should seek supplemental earnings and employment data beyond what the Scorecard reports.
The Verdict: Below Benchmark Under Our Scoring
Under our methodology, University of Fort Lauderdale scores 35/100, which falls in the Below Benchmark tier (below 45). At a net price of $19,965 per year, with typical graduate earnings of $38,062 ten years after entry, we estimate the payback period at more than 50 years. In our view that makes the financial case a hard one to make on the numbers alone, but those numbers are averages: your major, your aid package and what you want from a degree all change the picture, so run your own numbers before you commit.
What it has going for it: its 100.0% graduation rate. What to keep an eye on: weak earnings relative to cost, a long payback period.
University of Fort Lauderdale: Common Questions
Is University of Fort Lauderdale worth it?
In our view, the financial case is a hard one to make on the numbers alone. University of Fort Lauderdale scores 35/100 on our ROI scale, in the Below Benchmark tier (below 45). At $19,965 a year after aid against $38,062 in typical earnings ten years out, we estimate the payback period at more than 50 years. Your major and aid package can change the picture, so run your own numbers.
How much does University of Fort Lauderdale cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $19,965 a year, or roughly $79,860 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do University of Fort Lauderdale graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $38,062 ten years after enrolling, at or below the $41,800 median for high-school graduates (NCES, 2022). With little earnings gap to cover the cost, the financial return is hard to make.
How long does it take to pay off University of Fort Lauderdale?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at more than 50 years for University of Fort Lauderdale. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
What is the graduation rate at University of Fort Lauderdale?
The six-year graduation rate is 100.0%, at or above the 64% national average for four-year schools (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Data: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education)
Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.