Overview
Student Population
| Location | Daytona Beach, Florida |
| Online | cookman.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, Bethune Cookman University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 5,938 prospective students applied, and 5,803 were granted admission. Of those admitted 680 enrolled in the school. 2,694 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 151 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $13,844 plus fees of $950. Bethune-Cookman is ranked 896 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Bethune-Cookman is rated within the lower 18% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 2 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Bethune Cookman University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#896 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#498 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Colleges in Florida
#14 in Best Private Colleges in Florida
#18 in Best Value Colleges in Florida
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 840/980 |
| ACT | 15/19 |
| Weighted GPA | 3.11 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 30, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,450 |
| Other Fees | $950 |
| Room and Board | $9,896 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,540 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 21% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 14% |
| Education | 12% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Psychology | 9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=132602 IPEDS survey data for Bethune Cookman University.
Current students may use the Bethune Cookman University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.