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Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $13,059
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- Median earnings
- $42,476
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Bethune-Cookman University is a private nonprofit college in Daytona Beach, FL with 2,732 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, and admitted students average 880 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $13,059 per year ($12,470 for families earning under $30,000). 34% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $42,476 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUprivate nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,844
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 6,834
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 10%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing430–510
200800
SAT Math400–480
200800
What Bethune-Cookman University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordConsidered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $29,512
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $14,794
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,470
- $30–48k$11,763
- $48–75k$12,584
- $75–110k$16,774
- $110k+$20,481
Get a personal estimate with Bethune-Cookman University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- Freshman retention
- 62%
- Median earnings
- $42,476
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $28,025
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,732
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 84%
- White0%
- Hispanic5%
- Black54%
- Asian0%
Bethune-Cookman University FAQ
What is Bethune-Cookman University's acceptance rate?+
Bethune-Cookman University admits 88% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Bethune-Cookman University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 430–510 on SAT Reading and Writing and 400–480 on SAT Math; the average total is 880.
Is Bethune-Cookman University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Bethune-Cookman University?+
In Fall 2023, 6,844 students applied to Bethune-Cookman University and 6,834 were admitted; 702 enrolled.
Does Bethune-Cookman University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Bethune-Cookman University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Bethune-Cookman University require an essay?+
Bethune-Cookman University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Bethune-Cookman University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $29,512 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,059.
What is Bethune-Cookman University's graduation rate?+
34% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 132602 · How we use this data
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