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Bethune-Cookman University, also known as BCC, is a small, private, co-educational, and residential university located in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Established in 1904, the university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. BCC is organized into the following academic schools:
BCC’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s teams. The university is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The teams participate in the NCAA Division I. BCC’s athletic teams are nicknamed as the Wildcats.
Daytona Beach, FL is home to Bethune Cookman. Daytona Beach is a small city. Students select the school partly because it is a United Methodist school. Bethune Cookman is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in music, education and teaching, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Bethune Cookman attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 28% of them (as of 2007). Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 370. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 360 and 440. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Bethune Cookman has broad appeal.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Bethune Cookman has 3,434 enrolled students (as of 2007). The school has a large minority student population.
Bethune Cookman offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Bethune Cookman values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission is to serve in the Christian tradition the educational social, and cultural needs of its studentsùtraditional and nontraditionalùand 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."
More complete details are provided below.
Bethune Cookman University
640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099
General Phone: (386) 481-2000
http://www.cookman.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 83 | education, physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, music teaching, education of learning disabled, social studies teaching, English teaching, business teaching |
| Business And Management | 45 | business management, accounting, international business |
| Therapy And Counseling | 40 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 36 | sociology, history, speech and rhetoric, political science, international relations, English, foreign language and literature, liberal arts and sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 29 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 26 | registered nursing |
| Media | 18 | journalism courses |
| Science | 16 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Medicine | 13 | gerontology |
| Music | 9 | music performance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | information science, computer science, computer engineering |
| Hospitality | 6 | hotel management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 6 | clinical lab tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Bethune Cookman in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 341 | 35 |
Bethune Cookman is a historically black college.
In 2007, Bethune Cookman had a total enrollment of 3,434 students (3,304 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 90% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Bethune Cookman offers campus housing for 1,787 of its 3,304 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Daytona Beach, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,469 | 1,245 | 28% | 1,245 | 100% |
| Men | 1,702 | 511 | 30% | 511 | 100% |
| Women | 2,767 | 734 | 27% | 734 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 370 | 455 |
| SAT Math | 360 | 440 |
| SAT Writing | 360 | 460 |
| ACT Verbal | 12 | 18 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 77% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 73% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,382 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,382 |
| Room and board | $ 7,378 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,650 |
Financial Aid:
Bethune Cookman participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 146700)
Bethune Cookman has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 5 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 58 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 41 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $88,037 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $79,742 | 4 | $78,915 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $63,708 | 4 | $66,012 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $56,162 | 4 | $55,509 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 30 | $45,931 | 38 | $49,342 |
| Instructor | academic year | 21 | $42,268 | 30 | $39,610 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 73 | $48,666 | 77 | $46,582 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 191 | 83 | 274 |
| Football | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| Baseball | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| Track | 25 | 21 | 46 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 49 | 64 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bethune Cookman Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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