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Bethune-Cookman University

Bethune-Cookman Bethune-Cookman College Bethune Cookman BCC B-CC B-CU

Daytona Beach, Florida 32114-3099

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Known for business — excellent value

Bethune-Cookman University is a private institution in Daytona Beach with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 913, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

28% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,518 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,892.

Established
1904
Motto
On seal: "Heart, Head, Hand""Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve"
Mascot
Wil D Cat
Type
Private historically-black university
Conference
Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and participates
Division
Division I

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100%Acceptance
913SAT Avg
2,414Students
14:1Student:Faculty
28%Grad Rate
$38,518Earnings 10yr
$14,892Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bethune-Cookman University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 913

Reading & WritingMid: 470
430520
MathMid: 435
400480

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 17
1518

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

99.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

913

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$14,794
Room & Board$10,396
Books & Supplies$1,450
Total Cost of Attendance$29,782
Average Net Price$14,892
Median Debt at Graduation$31,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$329

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,728
$30–48K$14,194
$48–75K$16,399
$75–110K$19,105
$110K+$20,662

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,892

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

20.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (42)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,414
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
77%

Race & Ethnicity

White 1%
Black 58%
Hispanic 3%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate27.8%
Freshman Retention56.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$28,282
8 Years$33,935
10 Years$38,518

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$31,100
Men
$33,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#156
Washington Monthly
#51

More About This School

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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