Bethune-Cookman University
HBCUDaytona Beach, Florida
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Master's degree·GPA 3.25
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Bethune–Cookman University (B–CU or Bethune–Cookman) is a private historically black university in Daytona Beach, Florida. Bethune–Cookman University is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The primary administration building, White Hall, and the Mary McLeod Bethune Home are historic venues.
- Rankings
#87 (Washington Monthly)▼
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #87 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #182 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: US News ↗
Value rank
Ranked #481 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$14,794▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $29,940
Room & Board: $10,396
Books & Supplies: $1,450
Receive Aid: 99%
Avg Grant Aid: $15,114
Pell Grant Recipients: 82%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$14,794▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $29,940
Room & Board: $10,396
Books & Supplies: $1,450
Receive Aid: 99%
Avg Grant Aid: $15,114
Pell Grant Recipients: 82%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.30 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 830–1000▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 830–1000
SAT ERW: 430–520
SAT Math: 400–480
ACT Composite: 15–18
- Admit Rate
- 100%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.25
- Total Enrollment
- 2,515
- Undergrad
- 2,414
- Graduate
- 101
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Retention Rate
- 56%
- Graduation Rate
- 28%
- HBCU
- ✅ Historically Black College or University
- Official Portal
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640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32114-3099
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