Bethune-Cookman University, FL
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Bethune-Cookman University Rankings
Affordability74
Selectivity1
Retention15
Graduation1
Earnings10
Diversity19
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Bethune-Cookman University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education2%
Engineering<1%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting13%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities22%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies5%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology12%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Bethune-Cookman University
64%
Admission Rate
395
Median SAT Math
405
Median SAT Reading
17
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)350–440
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)360–450
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)15–18
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Bethune-Cookman University
$15K
In-State Tuition
$15K
Out-of-State Tuition
$28K
Average Total Cost
$15K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Bethune-Cookman University
82%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
21%
Repayment Rate
$340
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 61% | 68% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 5% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 4% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $46K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $34K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 13% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 21% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 29% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 34% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Bethune-Cookman University
65%
Retention Rate
23%
Transfer Rate
20%
Withdrawal Rate
35%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 14% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 35% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 34% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 34% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 33% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22% | 54% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 46% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 46% | 43% |
| Other race | 45% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Bethune-Cookman University
92%
Employment Rate
$24K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$35K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 87% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $24K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $35K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $45K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $24K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $28K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $29K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Bethune-Cookman University
3,619
Undergraduates
92%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
153
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 80% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 1% | 33% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 32% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 11% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 59% | 56% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 10% | 13% | 16% |
Location Map
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