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About Bethune-Cookman University

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Bethune-Cookman University is a private liberal arts college in Daytona Beach, FL, known for its hbcu, faith-based mission, and daytona beach florida. With an acceptance rate of 85%, Bethune-Cookman University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 965 students each year. Bethune-Cookman University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 830–990, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Bethune-Cookman University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $13,690 per year; the sticker price of $31,040 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Bethune-Cookman University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

85%
Overall Accept Rate
910
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 830 – 990 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 15 – 18

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Bethune-Cookman University

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Essay Strategy
Bethune-Cookman places heavy weight on essays, so use yours to directly connect your goals to the university's founding mission of academic excellence and community uplift rooted in Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's legacy. Admissions readers want to see that you have researched who she was and why that history matters to you personally.
Application Strategy
Be explicit in your application about why you are choosing an HBCU and why Bethune-Cookman specifically, because the admissions team wants students who are intentional about this environment, not just filling a safety slot. Mention specific programs, student organizations, or traditions at BCU that align with your interests.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Bethune-Cookman University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$31k/yr$10.9k
30k-48k~$31k/yr$11.5k
48k-75k~$31k/yr$14.3k
75k-110k~$31k/yr$17.9k
110k+~$31k/yr$18.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

28%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$28k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,493
Undergrad Enrollment
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