Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001467
- Phone: (800) 756-6000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
84.06%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
22FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$11,662Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Bethune – Cookman University
Also known as Bethune-Cookman
11300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL
Bethune - Cookman University is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Daytona Beach, Florida. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Enrollment at Bethune-Cookman exceeds 3,600 annually.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Bethune-Cookman offers:
- Security And Protective Services
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1090 to 1340 for the SAT exam and in a range of 16 to 19 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. Bethune-Cookman has an acceptance rate of around 67% of which only 28% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is close to $15,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Bethune - Cookman University may offer financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
This school offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Softball (NCAA Division I-AA)
Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.cookman.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Bethune-Cookman accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Bethune – Cookman University is about 3,800, with undergraduate students making up about 96% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $14,000-$17,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $580 to $690 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 99% | $12,495 |
Receiving Student Loans | 88% | $6,805 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Bethune – Cookman University may provide services to students like:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1996)
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 1984)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Bethune – Cookman University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
- Football (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Bowling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Bethune – Cookman University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Public Health (M)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Gerontology (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001467
- Phone: (800) 756-6000
- School Homepage