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Bethune-Cookman University

Bethune-Cookman University

Daytona Beach, FL, USA

Formed by the merger of the Cookman Institute and Daytona Normal & Industrial Institute, Bethune-Cookman University is an Historically Black College and University in eastern Florida affiliated with the United Methodist Church. B-CU confers bachelor’s degrees in 36 academic majors featuring a faith-based curriculum. Every February, B-CU schedules a number of all-campus activities in honor of Black History Month including Heritage Trail Tours and a Homecoming Basketball Game. For students interested in places with historical meaning, three buildings on the B-CU campus are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • United Methodist
  • HBCU
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
100%
Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is checked
Yes
ACT
ACT is checked
Yes
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionJune 1
Spring Regular DecisionNovember 1
OtherMay 1

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
75%
Out-Of-State Students
25%
20%
Submitting ACT
57%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 16
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 925
0
1600

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,624
Total Number of Undergrads
2,513
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
49%
20-39 Students
44%
40-99 Students
6%
0
100
15%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
33%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$16,995
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$14,794
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$14,794
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$10,396
Books and Supplies
$1450

Aid & Grants

0
100
61%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
78%
Average Aid Per Year
$13,167
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
78%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,850
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,699

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
83%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,887
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,188
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$312

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
38%
62%
Student Organizations
75
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

0
100
68%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Wildcats
School Colors
maroon and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southwestern Athletic Conference

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Top 5 Cities
Daytona Beach
Miami
Atlanta
Orlando
Jacksonville
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
29%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$32,300

What Students Are Saying

bethune-cookman is an institution that is highly recommended for students that are wanting a second chance. if an individual has a low gpa, bethune-cookman university is a place that will still accept students, just so they have a chance at higher education. lastly, the faculty, staff, and teachers of bethune-cookman are very great, respectable, and helpful to those who need it the most.
Sharlatay from Miami, FL
Bethune-Cookman is the best expereince anyone ever get. There many different events and activies that is so involved with the school. And the best thing its a HBCU that could never be any better for any student to be in a such diverse school even though it's Historically Black.
ka'Ren from Overland Park, KS
Soon as you step on campus and see the buildings you'll fall in love. The grass is well taken care of, very green and healthy looking. Smiling faces and friend people just waiting to greet each other.
Darnell from Petersburg, VA
Bethune-Cookman University is the best HBCU that anyone could ever attend. The enviroment, campus liife, and student activties are amazing. I really am glad that i picked this school theres no other place like it.
Malik from Jacksonville, FL