Bethune-Cookman University
tuition & fees
$14,794
graduate tuition & fees
$14,100
acceptance rate
88%
Student Population
2,853
online students
83
Number of Programs
47
Financial Aid Amount
$15,194
SAT Scores
880
Graduation Rate
31%
Bethune-Cookman University is a Private, 4 years college located in Daytona Beach, Florida. B CU ranked 187th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 32nd in Florida Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 2,853 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. B CU's acceptance rate is 88.24% last year (undergraduate school).
Bethune-Cookman University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Bethune-Cookman University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099 |
| Phone | 386-481-2000 |
| WEB | https://www.cookman.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.cookman.edu/admissionsaid/index.html |
| Online Application | https://wildcat.cookman.edu/ICS/Admissions/Admissions_Home_Page.jnz?portlet=Apply_Online_2.0&formid=1 |
| Financial Aid | https://www.cookman.edu/aid/index.html |
| Net Price Calculator | https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/netpricecalculator/ |
| Athletic | https://www.cookman.edu/ie/_files/2022-2023-fact-book.pdf#page=61 |
| Disability Service | https://www.cookman.edu/currentstudents/bhrs/accessibility-services.html |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Bethune-Cookman University is 88.24% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.43%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88.24 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 10.43 % |
Tuition & Fees
B CU's 2025 tuition & fees is $14,794 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate ($14,794).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $14,100. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $14,794 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $14,100 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,853 students have enrolled at B CU (2024-2025). Among them, 83 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. B CU has 2,738 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 115 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,853 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,738 |
| Graduate Students | 115 |
| Online Enrollment | 83 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
B CU offers 47 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 6 out of the 47 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by B CU
| Number of programs | 47 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 6 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✗ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |