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Bethune-Cookman University
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Bethune-Cookman University Academics
Bethune-Cookman University (BCU), formerly Bethune Cookman College (BCC), offers 37 degrees within seven schools that include the School of Nursing, the School of Education, the School of Business, the School of Arts and Humanities, the School of Social Sciences, the School of Graduate and Professional Studies and the School of Science, Engineering and Mathematics.
The School of Nursing was founded in 1978 and offers bachelors in nursing degrees. The school also offers a state-of-the-art facility complete with labs and a community healthcare clinic. Students in the school are exposed to clinical learning experiences and mental health agencies.
The School of Business offers classes in accounting, business administration and hospitality Management. The Hospitality Management program offers classes in tourism and lodging. Students may also participate in field trips including an International Study Tour.
The School of Graduate and Professional Studies offers education for adult learners from all backgrounds. The school offers a degree in Transformative Leadership among other degrees in professional studies.
The School of Arts and Humanities offers a host of degrees in a variety of programs including English, mass communications and religion and philosophy.
Bethune-Cookman University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Bethune-Cookman University Admissions
Students looking to apply to Bethune-Cookman University must submit an official school application with a non-refundable application fee. Students must furnish high school transcripts or equivalent, SAT or ACT test scores and a counselor’s recommendation form.
Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.25 at the high school level to be accepted as an undergraduate
Students wishing to be admitted to the graduate program must have an undergraduate GPA of 2.75, reference letters that show the ability to succeed at the graduate level, a written essay and an employer support form.
Bethune-Cookman also accepts international and transfer students. Students may apply online.
Bethune-Cookman University Financial Aid
To be considered for financial aid at Bethune-Cookman students must fill out a FAFSA form online.
Bethune Cookman offers many types of aid including grants, loans and scholarships. Students must complete entrance and exit counseling forms before and after acceptance of loans.
Grants include the Federal Pell Grants, The Florida Resident Access Grant and the Florida Student Assistance Grant Program
Scholarships include United Negro College Fund Scholarships and the Florida Mary McLeod Bethune Scholarship Grant Fund.
Bethune-Cookman University Students
Bethune Cookman was founded in 1904 in Daytona Beach, Florida. The school is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
The school offers many clubs and organizations including the Florida-Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance, The Radio Club and the Arts and Humanities Student Advisory Council.
The school also sponsors a Student Government Association that acts as the voice of the students.
The Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center is located on campus and hosts many national acts.
Bethune-Cookman University Athletics
Bethune-Cookman sponsors many intercollegiate athletics including baseball, basketball and football. The Wildcats compete in the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference in the NCAA Division 1. The school’s football program has an intense rivalry with Florida A&M and competes annually in the Florida Classic.
Information Summary
Ranks 1142nd overall and 31st in Florida
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
70.6 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$24,410 |
| Admission
Success rate |
28% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
18 / 895 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
18 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
66% / 58% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
3,111 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,117 (34,117 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 14,000 (2.13 people per house) |
| Families | 6,597 (2.91 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 16,096 |
| Pop. — Asian | 670 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 74 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 271 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 17,077 |
| Pop. — Other | 608 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Bethune-Cookman University?
Ranks 1215th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $12,382 | $12,382 | $12,382 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $511 | $511 | $511 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $13,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $24,410 | $24,410 | $24,410 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $13,382 | $13,382 | $13,382 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $13,382 | $13,382 | $13,382 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $11,230  $12,382 |
$11,230  $12,382 |
$11,230  $12,382 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $820  $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,692  $7,378 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,500  $3,650 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 4,469 (1,702 male / 2,767 female) |
| Admitted | 1,245 (511 male / 734 female) |
| Admission rate | 28% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,245 (511 male / 734 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,211 (493 male / 718 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 34 (18 male / 16 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 3,111 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Bethune-Cookman University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Bethune-Cookman University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 1309th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 73% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 12 / 18 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 15 / 18 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 15 / 18 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 1281st for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 77% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 370 / 455 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 360 / 440 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 730 / 895 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,787 |
| Meals per Week | 21 |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Bethune-Cookman University Ranks 4378th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,509 | 698 |  76% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,808 | 647 |  71% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $9,037 | 235 |  26% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,604 | 862 |  94% |
| Any financial aid type | 887 |  97% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Bethune-Cookman University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 41 | 64 | 105 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,186 | 1,637 | 2,823 |
Hispanic | 37 | 15 | 52 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 4 | 6 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 3 | 7 | 10 |
White Non-Hispanic | 22 | 24 | 46 |
Race Unknown | 23 | 46 | 69 |
| Total | 1,314 | 1,797 | 3,111 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Bethune-Cookman University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 21 | 23 | 44 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 317 | 433 | 750 |
Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 2 | 3 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 4 | 3 | 7 |
Race Unknown | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Total | 355 | 478 | 833 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Bethune-Cookman University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 25 | 43 | |
| 6 | 34 | 40 | |
| 12 | 17 | 29 | |
| 16 | 11 | 27 | |
| 2 | 24 | 26 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Bethune-Cookman University Ranks 2237th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $47,603 ($48,417 male / $46,778 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 161 (81 male / 80 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 30 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 5 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,581,252 |
Bethune-Cookman University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Bethune-Cookman University or simply BCC (as it was formerly called) or BCU (as it is call as of Feb. 14, 2007) is a historically black college in Daytona Beach, Florida. Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, a graduate of Barber-Scotia College when it was still Scotia Seminary, founded the Daytona Educational and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls in 1904. By 1931, it had become a junior college, and took on the name of Bethune-Cookman College. A year later, the school became affiliated with the United Methodist Church, evolved into a junior college by 1931 and became known as Bethune-Cookman College. Under his tenure the college was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1970, joined the United Negro College Fund and other academic and professional organizations. Bronson, Sr., Ph.D., an alumnus of the College, served as the 4th president of the college from 1975 to 2004. While maintaining accreditation by SACS, Florida State Board of Education, and the United Methodist Church Board of Higher Education the college added new accreditations in the Nursing and the Teacher Education programs. On February 14, 2007 Bethune-Cookman College changed its name to Bethune-Cookman University. http://www.bethune.cookman.edu/press.asp?rls_id=29 Since 1943, the college has graduated more than 12,900 students who have provided support to the college. To enhance student life, the College provides well-rounded activities for all students in areas, such as, service and social organizations, religious programs, honor societies, major area clubs, intercollegiate athletics, and an intramural athletics program. The College emphasizes teaching by continually adapting teaching techniques to meet student needs and by providing support programs for faculty development. The College has deep roots in the social history of America and continues to provide services to the broader community through its on-and-off campus outreach programs. As of February 14, 2007 Bethune-Cookman College is now Bethune-Cookman University. Horatio Walker, Announcer Performances The Marching Wildcats perform pre-game and halftime shows at all home games of the Fighting Wildcats football team of Bethune-Cookman College. Any games played in neutral sites where Bethune-Cookman College is deemed the home team, The Pride also performs their traditional pre-game show which includes a drill to the tune “Outstanding,” the Star Spangled Banner, and the tune “Let’s Go Wildcats” to a tunnel formation for the team’s entrance to the field. The college meets its commitment to excellence through expanding and modifying academic programs and innovative curricular offerings by preparing students to meet the demands of the future. Retention programs provide students the support and confidence to make the transition to college life. Such programs are the Student Support Services Program, Challenger Institute, Renewing Ethical Values Program, and the Teacher Education Institute. Degree Offerings 2004 – 2006 College Catalog (15 MB PDF) The academic program of the college is conducted within seven Schools School of Business School of Education School of General Studies School of Arts & Humanities School of Nursing School of Science, Engineering and Mathematics School of Social Sciences Bethune-Cookman University is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and participates in NCAA D-1 (1-AA for football). was named the ninth head football coach at Bethune-Cookman College on November 27, 1996, becoming the sixth alumnus to head the program.
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about 1 year ago
Christina Boyd ceb2 ((at)) verizon dot net
To those aspiring to attain an exceptional quality education from an institution of higher learning; this note is for you. I graduated from Bethune-Cookman College in 1992 with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. The program was steller with professors that expected high achievement from the students that were fortunate to be accepted into the program. A great investment of time and finances that afforded me lasting cultural enrichment and new found friends for a lifetime.
over 2 years ago
crystal cryslashay ((at)) yahoo dot com
hello i am a non-gratuate of bethune cookman but was blessed to experience a year there. the faculty was great and so were the professors. its a small campus but great for those first timers on there own. everyone was friendly and you cant help but visit the beach at least once a week! my only regret is not staying. all in all, it was a great experience.
over 2 years ago
maxine edwards maxxjoy ((at)) hotmail dot com
Yes,hello! I am a graduate of the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program, 1998. I had a very good time while attending the College. The classes are small, and the professors go way out to make sure that the students understand the materials and succeed!! This is a family oriented College. The only regret that I have, is that I didn't participate in on-campus activities. Being an older student, I had to pay rent and work, so didn't have time to attend games and such, but wish I did.