Bethune-Cookman University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,963
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	100%
Students retention rate	58%
On-time graduation rate	32%

Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, Bethune-Cookman University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that Bethune-Cookman University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Bethune-Cookman University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman University is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Bethune-Cookman University is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Bethune-Cookman University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

99.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,794

Cost of attendance at Bethune-Cookman University in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,794

Cost of attendance at Bethune-Cookman University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Bethune-Cookman University received on average $12,038 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,038

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	517	76%	$5,480	$2,833,268
Other Federal Grant	519	76%	$5,937	$3,081,118
State Grant/Scholarships	474	70%	$4,481	$2,124,116
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	416	61%	$6,383	$2,655,499
Total Grant & Scholarships	653	96%	$12,038	$7,860,733

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bethune-Cookman University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bethune-Cookman University students is 32.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 34.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.3%.

32.5%

African American 31.0% 215 students
white 30.0% 3 students
unknown 41.1% 53 students
hispanic 21.1% 4 students
International Students 33.3% 4 students
Mixed Race 34.2% 13 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southwestern Athletic Conference
Baseball Southwestern Athletic Conference
Basketball Southwestern Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southwestern Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Bethune-Cookman University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Bethune-Cookman University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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