Bethune Cookman University Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Daytona Beach, Florida
Private nonprofit, 4-year Acceptance Rate: 88% Undergraduates: 2,738

Key Highlights

430–510 / 400–480
SAT reading and writing / math
Middle 50%, fall 2024 first-year students
Average Net Price, 2022–23 $14,705

Admission Scores

SAT Scores

Average SAT (College Scorecard estimate) 880
46% of fall 2024 first-year students submitted SAT scores
Section 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile
Reading and Writing 430 460 510
Math 400 420 480

ACT Scores

0% of fall 2024 first-year students submitted ACT scores

ACT scores not reported.

Scores of first-year students who entered in fall 2024 and submitted them, as Bethune Cookman University reported to the U.S. Department of Education. The middle 50% scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles.

Admission Requirements

High School GPA Required

Your cumulative high school grade point average.

High School Record Considered if submitted

Your transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.

High School Class Rank Considered if submitted

Your ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.

College Preparatory Program Considered if submitted

Completion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.

Recommendations Considered if submitted

Letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.

Essay or Personal Statement Considered if submitted

A personal statement or essay written for your application.

Test Scores Test optional

SAT or ACT scores.

Other Tests Test blind

Other admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.

Demonstration of Competencies Considered if submitted

Evidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.

Work Experience Considered if submitted

Paid or volunteer work.

Legacy Status Considered if submitted

Whether a parent or other relative attended the college.

As Bethune Cookman University reported to the U.S. Department of Education in its fall 2024 admissions data. Admission requirements may vary by program and applicant type. Always check the official Bethune Cookman University admissions page for the most current requirements and deadlines.

Credit Options

AP Credit

Available

Transfer Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores for college credit.

Life Experience Credit

Not Available

Receive credit for knowledge gained through work, military service, or other life experiences.

As Bethune Cookman University reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. Credit policies and limits vary by department. Contact the Bethune Cookman University admissions office or registrar for specific credit transfer policies and maximum credit allowances.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bethune Cookman University requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and we haven't found one published by Bethune Cookman University itself, so we don't list an average GPA.

Bethune Cookman University's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 9,701 of 10,994 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

The middle 50% of Bethune Cookman University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (46% of them) scored 430–510 in Reading and Writing and 400–480 in Math. The median scores were 460 (Reading and Writing) and 420 (Math).

Yes. Bethune Cookman University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,705 a year at Bethune Cookman University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  • U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25. College Navigator: Bethune-Cookman University
  • Average SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release). College Scorecard data