Bethune Cookman University: Review & Facts

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Bethune Cookman University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,730 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1904 and is one of the 4 schools located in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Bethune Cookman University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

Bethune Cookman University will give you the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

42

Bethune Cookman University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 42 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Criminal Justice, Management, Business, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Bethune Cookman University is low at 51% (way below Florida average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

51%

Bad

The graduation rate at Bethune Cookman University is low: 34%.

Student to faculty ratio at Bethune Cookman University is pretty decent, 15:1. Read more regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are slightly high, $13,900 a year. The additional fees at Bethune Cookman University (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $1,000; which totals $14,900 a year.

Read the details about Bethune Cookman University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

85%

Easy

According to recent data, 12,818 applications were submitted and 10,891 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

Bethune Cookman University will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Bethune Cookman University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$7,400

High

Bethune Cookman University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Bethune Cookman University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C-

Unsafe

Bethune Cookman University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 2,300 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high, approximately $7,400 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Bethune Cookman University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Bethune Cookman University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Bethune Cookman University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Bethune Cookman University
640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd
Daytona Beach, Florida
32114-3099, USA