School Overview
Bethune-Cookman College (locally referred to as B-CU) is a small, historically black, coeducational university that is privately owned and operated located in Daytona Beach, Florida. B-CU offers a comprehensive selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs through one of its seven academic schools, which include the School of Arts and Humanities, School of Education, School of Business, School of Nursing, School of Science, Engineering and Mathematics, School of Social Sciences, and School of Graduate and Professional Studies.
General Information
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Admission Office Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099 (386) 481-2600 (800) 448-0228 Fax: (386) 481-2601 [email protected] Contact: Les Ferrier Executive Director of Admissions |
Main Address 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099 (386) 481-2000 www.cookman.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 3,596 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,194 Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,596 Graduate enrollment: 35 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 55% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 63% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $12,382 | $12,876 | $12,936 | $13,452 | +3.99% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $7,378 | $7,672 | $7,672 | $7,980 | +4.01% |
| Other | $3,650 | $3,680 | $3,700 | $3,720 | +0.54% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $24,410 | $25,228 | $25,308 | $26,152 | +3.33% |
| In-state Off Campus | $13,382 | $13,876 | $13,936 | $14,452 | +3.70% |
| In-state with Family | $13,382 | $13,876 | $13,936 | $14,452 | +3.70% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $18,000 |
| In-state Student Fees | $0 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $18,000 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $0 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 703 | 98% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 665 | 92% | $6,339,520 | $9,533 |
| • Federal grants | 509 | 71% | $2,102,357 | $4,130 |
| • Pell grants | 503 | 70% | $1,884,557 | $3,747 |
| • Other Federal grants | 490 | 68% | $217,800 | $444 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 437 | 61% | $1,754,231 | $4,014 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 302 | 42% | $2,482,932 | $8,222 |
| Student loans | 642 | 89% | $4,932,482 | $7,683 |
| • Federal student loans | 638 | 89% | $4,506,412 | $7,063 |
| • Other student loans | 65 | 9% | $426,070 | $6,555 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | DOC/PHD | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 475 | 17 | – | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 94 | 17 | – | – | – |
| Accounting | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 60 | – | – | – | – |
| Hotel/motel Administration/management | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| International Business/trade/commerce | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | – | 17 | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 58 | – | – | – | – |
| Mass Communication/media Studies | 52 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Science | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Information Science/studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 56 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Business Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, General | 32 | – | – | – | – |
| Education/teaching Of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities | – | – | – | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| English/language Arts Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | 90 | – | – | – | – |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 89 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| History, General | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 36 | – | – | – | – |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 36 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Gerontology | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 35 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology, General | 35 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Technology | 12 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Music – General Performance B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Journalism B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Biology Teacher Education B Engineering Computer Engineering – General B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Gerontology B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Christian Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration B Social Sciences International Relations B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Bethune-Cookman University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (386) 481-2000 |
| Website: | www.cookman.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://wildcat.cookman.edu/ICS/Admissions/Admissions_Home_Page.jnz?portlet=Apply_Online_2.0&formid=1 |
| Address: | 640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,901 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 37% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 0 (0% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $14,814 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $14,814 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 97% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $12,103 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Bethune-Cookman University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Bethune-Cookman University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 6 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Education | 9 | 1 | |||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 | 40 | 6 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Bethune-Cookman University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $14,814 |
| Out-of-state | $14,814 |
| Books and supplies | $1,450 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $14,100 |
| Out-of-state | $14,100 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 906 | 97% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 883 | 94% | $12,103 |
| Student loan aid | 792 | 85% | $6,885 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,330 | 92% | $11,499 |
| Federal student loans | 2,958 | 82% | $7,053 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Bethune-Cookman University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Bethune-Cookman University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 7,081 | 2,097 | 4,984 | Percent admitted | 100% | 83% | 85% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 8% | 10% | 7% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Bethune-Cookman University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,901 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,778 |
| Graduate enrollment | 123 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Bethune-Cookman University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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