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Bethune - Cookman University (Bethune-Cookman)
- 640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd
- Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- OPEID College Code: 00146700
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- General Phone: (386) 481-2000
- President: Dr Trudie Kibbe Reed
- Website: www.cookman.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 3,434
- College Alias: Bethune-Cookman

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- United Methodist
- Mission Statement
- The mission is to serve in the Christian tradition the educational social, and cultural needs of its students-traditional and nontraditional-and 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.cookman.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,702 | 2,767 | 4,469 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 511 (30%) | 734 (27%) | 1,245 (28%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 511 (100%) | 734 (100%) | 1,245 (100%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 958 | 77% |
| ACT ® Exam | 908 | 73% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 370 | 455 |
| SAT ® Math | 360 | 440 |
| SAT ® Writing | 360 | 460 |
| ACT ® Composite | 15 | 18 |
| ACT ® English | 12 | 18 |
| ACT ® Math | 15 | 18 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Bethune-Cookman Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 84% | 65% | 52% | 24% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,978 | $3,444 | $2,868 | $9,512 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 12.2% | 7.8% | 11.6% |
| Number in Default | 123 | 77 | 96 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,007 | 984 | 826 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $12,382 | $11,792 | $11,230 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,382 | $11,792 | $11,230 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $850 | $820 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,378 | $7,206 | $6,692 |
| Other Expenses | $3,650 | $3,630 | $3,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $24,410 | $23,478 | $22,242 |
| Out of State | $24,410 | $23,478 | $22,242 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,382 | $12,642 | $12,050 |
| Out of State | $13,382 | $12,642 | $12,050 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $13,382 | $12,642 | $12,050 |
| Out of State | $13,382 | $12,642 | $12,050 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,434 Undergraduate: 3,395 Graduate: 39
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,416 Female: 2,018
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,407 Female: 1,988
- Graduate Gender Male: 9 Female: 30
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,220 Part-Time: 214
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,181 Part-Time: 214
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 39 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 23 | 0.7% |
| American Indian | 10 | 0.3% |
| Black | 3,170 | 92% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 2% |
| White | 53 | 2% |
| Unknown | 102 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 97 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,613 | 47% |
| Ages 20-21 | 929 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 528 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 114 | 3% |
| Ages 30-34 | 52 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 29 | 0.8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 51 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 20 | 0.6% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 478 | 478 | - |
| Faculty Status | 158 | 158 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 10 | 10 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 162 | 162 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 58 | 58 | - |
| Other Professionals | 145 | 145 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 113 | 113 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 70 | 70 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 23 | 23 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,596 (150) | $48,666 (73) | $46,582 (77) |
| Professor | $64,417 (13) | $63,708 (9) | $66,012 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $55,999 (16) | $56,162 (12) | $55,509 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,837 (68) | $45,931 (30) | $49,342 (38) |
| Instructor | $40,705 (51) | $42,268 (21) | $39,610 (30) |
| Lecturer | $38,570 (2) | $39,710 (1) | $37,430 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $79,467 (12) | $79,742 (8) | $78,915 (4) |
| Professor | $86,416 (5) | $88,037 (4) | $79,935 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $89,280 (2) | $79,424 (1) | $99,136 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,758 (4) | $73,221 (2) | $68,294 (2) |
| Instructor | $59,926 (1) | $59,926 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,887 (162) | $50,303 (81) | $47,470 (81) |
| Professor | $66,164 (18) | $66,269 (13) | $65,890 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $57,893 (18) | $56,841 (13) | $60,630 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,396 (72) | $46,805 (32) | $49,669 (40) |
| Instructor | $40,865 (52) | $42,576 (22) | $39,610 (30) |
| Lecturer | $38,570 (2) | $39,710 (1) | $37,430 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,110,474 | $2,614,037 | $1,496,437 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 64% | 36% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 290 | 189 | 101 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 290 | 189 | 101 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 12 | 18 |
| Football | 94 | 94 | - |
| Golf | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Softball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Tennis | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 36 | 20 | 16 |
| Cross Country | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Bowling | 6 | - | 6 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $60,711 | $33,217 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $33,770 | $19,778 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 51 | 30 | 21 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Cross Country | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Bowling | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 34% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 28% |
| Female | 40% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| Black | 31% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| White | 85% |
| Unknown | 81% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 13% |
| 5 Years | 23% |
| 6 Years | 34% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 2 |
| Burglary | 56 | 53 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 12 | 10 |
College Reviews
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
