Bethune-Cookman University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Daytona Beach, FL · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 88% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 430–510 reading and writing, 400–480 math
  • Average net price: $14,705 a year (2022–23)
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Bethune-Cookman University GPA requirements

Bethune-Cookman University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Bethune-Cookman University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Bethune-Cookman University acceptance rate

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

Bethune-Cookman University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Daytona Beach, Florida, with 2,738 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Bethune-Cookman University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing430460510
SAT Math400420480
46% submitted SAT scores, as Bethune-Cookman University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 880 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Bethune-Cookman University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Bethune-Cookman University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

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.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

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 in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into Bethune-Cookman with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Bethune-Cookman University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What are Bethune-Cookman's SAT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Bethune-Cookman University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 430–510 in reading and writing and 400–480 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Is Bethune-Cookman test optional?

Yes. Bethune-Cookman University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 46% sent SAT scores.

How many applicants get into Bethune-Cookman?

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.

Is Bethune-Cookman hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Bethune-Cookman University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How much does GPA matter at Bethune-Cookman?

A lot: Bethune-Cookman University requires high school GPA. It considers high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA do you need to get into Bethune-Cookman?

Bethune-Cookman University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Does Bethune-Cookman look at legacy status?

Yes. Bethune-Cookman University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Bethune-Cookman give credit for AP exams?

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.

What do students pay at Bethune-Cookman after grants?

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

Before you apply, check Bethune-Cookman's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Bethune-Cookman UniversityU.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.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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