Bethune-Cookman UniversityAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
August 1, 2025
86 Days Left
Admissions Department
640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099
(386) 448-0228
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
SubjectReqReco
English4
Mathematics3
Science1
Social Studies3
Academic Electives6
Examinations
SubjectRequired UnitsDue in Admissions Office
SAT or ACTRecommendedNot reported
SAT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACTNot reportedNot reported
SAT Subject Tests OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT Writing Test PolicyNot reportedNot reported
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Admissions Office
Address
640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd
Daytona Beach
FL
32114-3099
Phone
(386) 448-0228
Fax
(386) 481-2010
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
August 1, 2025
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Not reported
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Not reported
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Recommended for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 required for all freshmen
Other
Medical history required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of Secondary School RecordX
Academic GPAX
Standardized TestsX
Class RankX
RecommendationsX
EssayX
InterviewX
Level of Applicant's InterestX
Extracurricular ActivitiesX
Volunteer WorkX
Particular Talent/AbilityX
Character/Personal QualitiesX
First Generation to Attend CollegeX
State ResidencyX
Geographic ResidenceX
Relation with AlumnusX
Religious Affiliation/CommitmentX
Work ExperienceX
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
99% of 6,829 applicants were admitted
Women
100% of 4,851 applicants were admitted
Men
100% of 1,904 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
814 (12%) of 6,750 admitted students enrolled
Women
472 (10%) of 4,850 admitted students enrolled
Men
342 (18%) of 1,900 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
11%
3.75 - 3.99
9%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
19%
2.50 - 2.99
33%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 380-490 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
2%
Score of 500 - 600
21%
Score of 400 - 500
47%
Score of 300 - 400
30%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 430-520 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
3%
Score of 500 - 600
34%
Score of 400 - 500
54%
Score of 300 - 400
9%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
15-17 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 2%
Top quarter: 17%
Top half: 51%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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