Bethune-Cookman University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Daytona Beach, FL that costs an average of $13,059 a year after financial aid, admits 88% of applicants and graduates 34% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$13,059
Acceptance rate
88%
Graduation rate
34%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$42,476

HBCUPrivate nonprofitSmall city2,732 undergraduates

Cost of Bethune-Cookman University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$29,512
Tuition and fees, in-state$14,794
Housing and food (on campus)$10,396
Books and supplies$1,450
Average net price after aid$13,059

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$12,470
$30,001–48,000$11,763
$48,001–75,000$12,584
$75,001–110,000$16,774
$110,001+$20,481

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Bethune-Cookman University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate88%
Average SAT880
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)430–510
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)400–480
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate34%
First-year retention62%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$31,915
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$42,476
Rank in Florida (earnings)48th of 61 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$28,025
Typical monthly loan payment$319 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants84%
Students with federal loans81%

Majors and programs at Bethune-Cookman University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (32)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations75$39,670$30,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections62$39,222$32,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities128$33,477$31,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3$31,625$31,000
Psychology85$29,489$28,750
Accounting and Related Services6——
Biology25——
Chemistry2——
Communication and Media Studies64—$30,250
Computer Engineering9——
Computer Science5——
English Language and Literature2——
Finance and Financial Management Services4——
Gerontology10——
History———
Hospitality Administration/Management6——
Information Science/Studies12——
International Business———
International Relations and National Security Studies1——
Management Information Systems and Services1——
Mathematics1——
Music13——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research1——
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies———
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other———
Political Science and Government7——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing10——
Religion/Religious Studies2——
Sociology22——
Special Education and Teaching1——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness58——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods12——

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants———

Master's degree programs (9)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions7——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology14——
Criminal Justice and Corrections13——
Human Resources Management and Services23——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research———
Public Health8——
Religion/Religious Studies3——
Special Education and Teaching1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Human Resources Management and Services5——

Similar colleges in Florida

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Everglades UniversityBoca Raton$29,82581%$48,760
Florida Southern CollegeLakeland$26,21164%$60,802
Rollins CollegeWinter Park$36,20448%$64,156
Lynn UniversityBoca Raton$43,80673%$58,891
Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityWest Palm Beach$28,72482%$55,772
Jacksonville UniversityJacksonville$28,42457%$77,598
Flagler CollegeSaint Augustine$31,71781%$54,606
Stetson UniversityDeLand$22,52172%$59,422

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About Bethune-Cookman University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationDaytona Beach, FL
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates2,732
Student-to-faculty ratio17 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitecookman.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Bethune-Cookman University's acceptance rate?

Bethune-Cookman University admits 88% of applicants. Admitted students average 880 on the SAT.

How much does Bethune-Cookman University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $29,512 a year (tuition and fees: $14,794). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,059 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,470.

How much do Bethune-Cookman University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $42,476 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 48th of 61 similar colleges in Florida. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($39,670 a year after graduation).

What is Bethune-Cookman University's graduation rate?

34% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 62% of first-year students return for a second year.