Bethune-Cookman University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. graduation rate is below 40%; median debt is moderately high. 78% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Bethune-Cookman University is a private nonprofit institution located in Daytona Beach, Florida with approximately 2,732 undergraduate students enrolled. Bethune-Cookman University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,030 per year. The graduation rate is 31%, and the typical graduate earns $32,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Bethune–Cookman University 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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the $14,892 average net price makes this HBCU genuinely accessible, a 28% graduation rate and 56% freshman retention rate suggest that most students who enroll don't finish — a serious concern worth discussing before committing. For students who do graduate, median earnings of $32,300 a decade out are modest, so financial planning matters. Worth considering if you're drawn to its rich history and close-knit HBCU community, but have an honest conversation about support systems and your plan to stay on track.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,732 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Bethune-Cookman University
640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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