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Bethune-Cookman University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Florida

Bethune-Cookman University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
88.2%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹13,89,630Out-of-state
Students
2,732Undergraduates
Students per teacher
17Student to faculty

About

Bethune–Cookman University (B–CU or Bethune–Cookman) is a private historically black university in Daytona Beach, Florida. Bethune–Cookman University is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The primary administration building, White Hall, and the Mary McLeod Bethune Home are historic venues.

Admissions planning estimate

88.2% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 53.2%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 99.85%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 99.9% (6,834/6,844; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

88 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 10,836
Offered a place 9,701
Enrolled 1,012

10.4% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite830-990
4001600
ACT composite15-17
136

What a year costs

₹25,02,348 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹13,89,630
  • Housing₹9,76,517
  • Books & supplies₹1,36,201
Sticker price ₹25,02,348
After aid (average) ₹11,30,002

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹13,89,630
Out-of-state ₹13,89,630

Average aid awarded: ₹14,77,268 a year.

Outcomes and support

61.8%
Retention
30.5%
Graduation
92%
Get financial aid
18%
From out of state

One teacher for every 17 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

African American 54.3%
Unknown 36.8%
Hispanic 5.3%
Multiracial 1.4%
White 0.2%
Native American 0.1%
Asian 0%
Pacific Islander 0%

3 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Postbachelor's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Gerontologybachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Otherbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate88.24%
Total Applicants10836
Admitted Applicants9701
Enrolled Applicants1012
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %830
SAT Composite 75th %990
ACT Composite 25th %15
ACT Composite 75th %17

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹13,89,630
Out-of-State Tuition₹13,89,630
Average Housing Cost₹9,76,517
Books & Supplies₹1,36,201
Average Net Price₹11,30,002
Students Receiving Aid92%
Average Aid Awarded₹14,77,268
Out-of-State Students18%

Student Body Diversity

African American54.28%
Asian0.04%
Hispanic5.34%
White0.18%
Multiracial1.35%
Native American0.07%
Pacific Islander0.04%
International1.87%
Unknown Race36.82%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate30.52%
Retention Rate61.75%
Student/Faculty Ratio17:1
Total Undergraduates2732

Contact

Street Address640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd
ZIP Code32114
Phone(386) 481-2600
Websitehttps://www.cookman.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/