The main campus of Bethune Cookman is in Daytona Beach, Florida (a small city). The school is a United Methodist institution. Bethune Cookman is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
Bethune Cookman students most commonly major in a field related to security and law enforcement.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 360 to 460. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 360 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
Bethune Cookman offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 3,090 enrolled students. Bethune Cookman has a larger minority student population than most schools.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Bethune Cookman makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Bethune Cookman belong to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for major sports. The school takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
Bethune Cookman College
640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099
General Phone: (386) 481-2000
Admissions Phone: (386) 481-2600
Financial Aid Phone: (386) 481-2620
http://www.bethune.cookman.edu
Bethune Cookman awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 61 | business management, accounting, international business |
| Education And Teaching | 56 | education, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, education of learning disabled, music teaching, biology teaching, business teaching, social studies teaching |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 41 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Liberal Arts | 40 | history, sociology, political science, English, international relations, speech and rhetoric, foreign language and literature, liberal arts and sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 34 | psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 22 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer science, information science |
| Science | 13 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 12 | journalism courses |
| Hospitality | 8 | hotel management |
| Medicine | 7 | gerontology |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 5 | clinical lab tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Music | 1 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Bethune Cookman in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 322 | 33 |
Bethune Cookman is a historically black college.
In 2005, Bethune Cookman had a total enrollment of 3,090 students (2,911 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 90% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 58% |
| Georgia | 13% |
| South Carolina | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Virgin Islands | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Bethune Cookman offers campus housing for 1,772 of its 2,911 (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 | 4,134 | 2,426 | 59% | 841 | 35% |
| Men | 1,550 | 851 | 55% | 326 | 38% |
| Women | 2,584 | 1,575 | 61% | 515 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 360 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 360 | 460 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 17 |
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 | 72% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (386) 481-2600
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,230 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,230 |
| Room and board | $ 6,692 |
| Books and supplies | $ 820 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid:
Bethune Cookman participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 146700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (386) 481-2620
Bethune Cookman has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 45 | 64 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $77,941 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $74,314 | 4 | $77,764 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $56,992 | 4 | $57,304 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $48,790 | 4 | $47,648 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 30 | $45,481 | 30 | $45,381 |
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $37,699 | 33 | $37,630 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 64 | $45,751 | 72 | $42,403 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 143 | 80 | 223 |
| Football | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| Track | 13 | 20 | 33 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 9 | 14 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 46 | 59 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education and Teaching
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bethune Cookman Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
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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