Bethune-Cookman University — College Profile

About

Bethune-Cookman University, a historic private HBCU in Daytona Beach, Florida, is renowned for its rich legacy of empowerment and academic excellence, carrying forward the visionary spirit of its founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. Prospective students will find top-tier academic opportunities here, particularly in highly regarded programs like nursing, business administration, criminal justice, and hospitality management. The campus culture is vibrant and deeply tight-knit, characterized by beloved HBCU traditions, active student leadership, and the electrifying performances of the world-famous "Pride" Marching Wildcats band. What truly sets BCU apart is its scenic coastal location just minutes from the beach, combined with an enduring commitment to the institutional motto, "Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve," which inspires a lifelong dedication to civic engagement.

Wikipedia:Bethune–Cookman University is a private historically black university in Daytona Beach, Florida. Bethune–Cookman University is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The primary administration building, White Hall, and the Mary McLeod Bethune Home are historic venues.

Location

Daytona Beach, FL, 32114-3099 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

MCO · Orlando

56 mi away

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Cost

Cost of attendance

$29,764

Avg net price

$12,030

Room & board

$10,396

Tuition

$14,794

Books & supplies

$1,450/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$10,896

$30–48k

$11,487

$48–75k

$14,346

$75–110k

$17,882

$110k+

$18,654

Admissions

Admit rate

88%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

880

Reading 430–510

Math 400–480

ACT midpoint

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

29%

4-yr on-time completion

16%

1st-yr retention

62%

Transfer-out rate

24%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

36%

Transferred

10%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

53%

Median earnings (6yr)

$28,282

Median earnings (10yr)

$38,518

Median debt

$31,000

Monthly loan payment

$329

Debt range (25th–75th)

$9,500–$34,439

Debt (90th percentile)

$46,250

Student Body

Men 37%Women 63%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

78%

First-generation

42%

Median family income

$22,913

Independent students

Avg age at entry

20.0

Part-time students

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

Black

54%

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

37%

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$28,282

10 years after entry

$38,518

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities64

Psychology, General44

Criminal Justice and Corrections39

Business Administration, Management and Operations39

Communication and Media Studies35

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness29

Sociology14

Biology, General12

Information Science/Studies8

Music8

Gerontology6

Political Science and Government6

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing6

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods5

Computer Engineering5

Hospitality Administration/Management5

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Institutional

Endowment

$41M

Classification

Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

76%

Avg faculty salary

$7,167/mo

Instructional spend/student

$11,053