Bethune–Cookman University
Bethune–Cookman University at a Glance
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About Bethune–Cookman University
According to Wikipedia, 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 two historic locations.
Bethune–Cookman University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,844 | 88% | 62% | 34% | 910 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Bethune–Cookman University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $14,794 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $12,470 |
| 30K - 48K | $11,763 |
| 48K - 75K | $12,584 |
| 75K - 110K | $16,774 |
| 110K+ | $20,481 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Bethune–Cookman University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Bethune–Cookman University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $42,476 a year, and 91% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Bethune–Cookman University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2,752 | 2,631 | 121 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Bethune–Cookman University?
Bethune–Cookman University is located at 640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099.
How Safe is Bethune–Cookman University?
Bethune–Cookman University reported 1.4 violent and property offenses on campus per 1,000 students in 2024, fewer than most small residential campuses. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Bethune–Cookman University has a violent crime rate of 0.07% and a property crime rate of 0.07%. Daytona Beach has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property (including theft) crime rate of less than 0.01%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Bethune–Cookman University Known For?
Bethune–Cookman University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Criminal Justice
- History
- Nursing
- Communications
- Literature
- Education
- Business
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Medical
- Psychology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Religious Studies
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Biology
Bethune–Cookman University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Bethune–Cookman University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Bethune–Cookman University ranks #804 in the U.S. and #1506 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesBethune–Cookman University ranks #929 in the U.S. and #2891 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesBethune–Cookman University ranks #1090 in the U.S. and #2788 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesBethune–Cookman University ranks #1183 in the U.S. and #4472 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesBethune–Cookman University ranks #1248 in the U.S. and #3794 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesBethune–Cookman University ranks #1281 in the U.S. and #5280 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesBethune–Cookman University ranks #1380 in the U.S. and #5055 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesBethune–Cookman University ranks #1481 in the U.S. and #4668 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesBethune–Cookman University ranks #1560 in the U.S. and #6617 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesBethune–Cookman University ranks #1665 in the U.S. and #5734 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesBethune–Cookman University ranks #1693 in the U.S. and #4475 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesBethune–Cookman University ranks #1772 in the U.S. and #6462 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesBethune–Cookman University ranks #1907 in the U.S. and #7074 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesBethune–Cookman University ranks #1942 in the U.S. and #8780 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesBethune–Cookman University ranks #1967 in the U.S. and #7691 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesBethune–Cookman University ranks #2007 in the U.S. and #9375 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesBethune–Cookman University ranks #2987 in the U.S. and #11316 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesWho Are Bethune–Cookman University's Most Influential Alumni?
Bethune–Cookman University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Anthropology, Criminal Justice, and Literature. Here are some of Bethune–Cookman University's most famous alumni:
