Bethune-Cookman University
http://www.cookman.edu640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114-3099
(386) 481-2000
Founded by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune in 1904, Bethune-Cookman University is an historically Black, United Methodist Church-related comprehensive university offering baccalaureate and master degrees. The mission is to serve in the Christian tradition the educational social, and cultural needs of its students—traditional and nontraditional—and to develop in them the desire and capacity for continuous intellectual and professional growth, leadership and service to others. Institutional priorities in the mission of the University are teaching, research, community service and commitment to moral and personal values. The University enrolls promising secondary school graduates and adult learners from diverse social, economic and educational backgrounds. ...show more »
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC (Army, Air Force) Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/evening college |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| Campus Setting | City: Small |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Bethune-Cookman University, 98.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 90.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $8,905), and 80% receive loans ($8,442 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,672. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Bethune-Cookman University is $15,695 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 5,188 people applied to Bethune-Cookman University. Of the applicants, 69.0% were admitted (65.0% male & 72.0% female ) and 29.0% accepted (35.0% male and 25.0% female) Of the 3,617 undergraduate students at Bethune-Cookman University, 4.0% are part-time. A majority (93.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 45.0% of the 20 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 63.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 71.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 100.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 13.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 34.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 36.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | Jan 11th |
| Admissions Office Phone | 1-800-448-0228 |
| Admissions Office Email | admissions@cookman.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | Office of Admissions Bethune-Cookman University 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.cookman.edu/admissions/transferstudents/index.html |
| Admissions Website | http://www.cookman.edu/admissions/index.html (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.cookman.edu/admissions/apply.html |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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In order to be accepted to Bethune-Cookman University, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 390 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 470 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 380 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 460 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 390 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 470 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 16 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 19 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 16 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 19 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 16 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 19 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 19 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 19 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 105 | 6 | |||
| Accounting | 22 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 67 | ||||
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 13 | ||||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 3 | ||||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 6 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 34 | ||||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 34 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 6 | ||||
| Computer Science | 3 | ||||
| Information Science/Studies | 3 | ||||
| Education | 64 | ||||
| Biology Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Business Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Education, General | 28 | ||||
| Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities | 4 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 | ||||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | ||||
| Physics Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Engineering | 4 | ||||
| Computer Engineering, General | 4 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 7 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||||
| Speech and Rhetorical Studies | 3 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 20 | ||||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 1 | ||||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 19 | ||||
| History | 0 | ||||
| History, General | 0 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 13 | ||||
| Gerontology | 13 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 14 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 14 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 4 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 4 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 3 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||||
| Physics, General | 0 | ||||
| Psychology | 37 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 37 | ||||
| Security and protective services | 64 | ||||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 64 | ||||
| Social sciences | 42 | ||||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | ||||
| Sociology | 29 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 15 | ||||
| Music, Other | 15 | ||||
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