School Overview

Bethune Cookman College has a United Methodist religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Daytona Beach, FL). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

640 Dr Mary Mcleod Bethune Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099
Main Phone: (386) 481-2000
Web Site: www.cookman.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,491 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.2% of students attend full-time, while 0.8% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 337 male students and 389 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 46.4% of the student body, while females made up 53.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (88)%, and Hispanic (1)%.

Bethune Cookman College is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 320. One quarter of students scored at least 500.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 310 or higher. One fourth of students scored 510 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Hospitality
• International Business

• Journalism

• Computer Science
• Information Sciences And Systems

• Special Education
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language

• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Nursing

• Government And Political Science
• History
• International Relations
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Gerontology

• Parks And Recreation

• Biology

• Foreign Languages And Literature

• Mathematics

• Music

• Other Philosophy And Religion

• Chemistry
• Physics

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

School Accreditation

Bethune Cookman College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Bethune Cookman College is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Bethune Cookman College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.