Overview


Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL, USA
Private
4 Year
Overview
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.
Acceptance Rate:
100%
Average Net Price:
$16,995
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
16
Average SAT Composite
925
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Average Net Price
$16,995
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| 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:
| $10,396 |
| Books and Supplies | $1450 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$16,944
$30k - $48k
$17,228
$48k - $75k
$20,340
$75k - $110k
$20,921
$110k+
$21,185
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
62%
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. 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.
77%
Average Aid Per Year
$15,114
77%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,373
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,207
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
76%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3565
82%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,373
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$16,054
$30k - $48k
$15,588
$48k - $75k
$13,383
$75k - $110k
$10,677
$110k+
$9,120
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$39,016,912
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,110,706
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.
85%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,535
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
Students receiving federal loans
85%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$6,027
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,807
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
6844
Students Applied
82%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
103
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | June 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 | |
| Other | May 1 |
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
75%
Out-Of-State Students
21%
20%
Submitting ACT
42%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 16
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 925
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
400
75th
480
Reading
25th
430
75th
520
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
9%
3.50 - 3.74
10%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
18%
2.50 - 2.99
36%
2.00 - 2.49
13%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
2
Top 25%
16
Top 50%
50
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,515
Total Number of Undergrads
2,414
0
100
15%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
32%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
49%
20-39 Students
44%
40-99 Students
6%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
42
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGINEERING | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
37%
US National: 44%63%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
75%
Out-Of-State Students
21%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
39
Countries Represented
23
Ethnicity
African American
58%
Hispanic
3%
White
1%
Multiracial
2%
Unknown
34%
Percent of First Generation Students
42%
Student Organizations
75
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
68%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
75%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Wildcats
School Colors
maroon and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southwestern Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
208
Total Female Athletes
101
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Bethune-Cookman University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$32,300
Top 5 Cities
Daytona Beach
Miami
Atlanta
Orlando
Jacksonville
Top 5 Employers
Bethune-Cookman University
Orange County Public Schools
Broward County Public Schools
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
US Army
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Community and Social Services
Sales
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
Loan Default Rate
12%
National: 8%
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
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