Bethune at Cookman University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Daytona Beach, FL

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Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$13,844

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About Bethune at Cookman University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

HBCU: YesHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited schools established prior to 1965 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. Explore our HBCU resource hub to learn more.

Religious Affiliation: Christian, United Methodist  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Bethune at Cookman University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Daytona Beach, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,746, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 98%. The university offers 38 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 33%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $13,844.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

98% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

73% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

33% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Considered (not required)

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 15-19

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 840-980

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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3k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Black

81%

Unknown

8%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

White

1%

Asian

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

64%

Socio-economic diversity

81% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

2

Total Online Enrollment

2,845

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

96% On-campus

4% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 3% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's X Bold Not offered

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $13,844 $13,844
Graduate $13,500 $13,500

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,450
On-campus room and board $9,896
On-campus other expenses $4,400
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,600
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $7,200
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,100

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $29,590 $29,590
Off-campus without family $32,094 $32,094
Off-campus with family $18,394 $18,394

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

81%

State Grant Aid

72%

Institution Grant Aid

64%

Pell Grant

81%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,850
State Grant Aid $4,484
Institution Grant Aid $7,699
Pell Grant Aid $5,235

Financial Outlook

$33k

Average student debt after graduation

$26k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

7

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

8

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

9

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

10

History

BA

MA

DOC

11

History

BA

MA

DOC

12

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

13

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

14

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

15

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

16

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

17

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

18

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

19

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

20

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

21

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

22

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

23

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

24

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.