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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 913

Reading & WritingMid: 470
430520
MathMid: 435
400480

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 17
1518

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

Programs (42)

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

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Source: Wikipedia

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