Bethune Cookman University

2/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Daytona Beach, FL
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#19 Best Private Colleges in Florida

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,853

Location Daytona Beach, Florida
Website cookman.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation United Methodist

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Bethune-Cookman University, a private historically Black university in Daytona Beach, Florida, sits one mile from the Atlantic coast and approximately 60 miles northeast of Orlando. Founded in 1904 by Mary McLeod Bethune as the Daytona Educational and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls, the institution evolved through several transformations before achieving university status in 2007. The 86-acre campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, with many structures showcasing Classical Revival architecture. B-CU maintains strong academic programs in nursing, business, and education, while also being recognized for its performing arts programs, particularly the marching band. The university provides on-campus housing in several residential halls, with first-year students required to live on campus, and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).

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Ratings

Bethune-Cookman is rated within the lower 19% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 2 out of 10.

Overall Rating

2 out of 10
Academics

2 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

2 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 830/990
GPA 3.3

Acceptance Rate

88.2%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 10.4%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$14,794

Costs for Bethune Cookman University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$14,794
Books and Supplies		$1,450
Other Fees		$950
Room and Board		$10,396
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,300
Total One Year Cost		$30,890

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$31,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

37% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Bethune Cookman University are Business, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Education. 21% of students major in Business, 14% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and 12% in Education.