Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,513
Graduate Enrollment: 111
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 99.84%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 42.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.5% (2009)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 72.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 58.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 46.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 37.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 1.1%
Black: 81.5%
Hispanic: 5.1%
Asian: 0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.7%
Non-resident alien: 1.9%
Unknown race: 7.4%
Black: 81.5%
Hispanic: 5.1%
Asian: 0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.7%
Non-resident alien: 1.9%
Unknown race: 7.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $23,794
In-State tuition: $14,794Out-of-State tuition: $14,794
Estimated books and supplies: $1,450 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,396 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,396 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,400 (2022)
Average Family Income: $32,670 (2017)
Median Family Income: $22,914 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 72.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 75.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $31,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $329 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $10,985 |
| $30k-48k | $11,311 |
| $48k-75k | $13,529 |
| $75k-110k | $16,733 |
| $110k+ | $14,708 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 15%6-year graduation rate: 32%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $31,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $22,551 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $24,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 20.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 32.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 44.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 12.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 13.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $26,929 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $39,183 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 9 | $30,159 ($2,513) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 7 | $64,499 ($5,375) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 47 | $29,520 ($2,460) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 12 | $34,403 ($2,867) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 7 | $27,698 ($2,308) | |||
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 13 | $43,698 ($3,642) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 44 | $23,937 ($1,995) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 70 | $31,000 | $329 | $27,896 ($2,325) | $31,273 ($2,606) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 20 | $33,897 ($2,825) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Gerontology. | 15 | $31,350 ($2,613) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 30 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 79 | $27,836 ($2,320) | |||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 24 | $38,537 ($3,211) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 62 | $32,259 ($2,688) | |||
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 6 | $44,196 ($3,683) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | $31,027 ($2,586) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $60,849Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $28,200,894 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $34,996,645 (2022)