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Bethune-Cookman University

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About the school

On October 3, 1904, an exceptional young Black woman, Mary McLeod Bethune, opened the Daytona Literary and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls—what would become Bethune-Cookman University—with $1.50, faith in God and five little girls, along with Dr. Bethune’s son, Albert.

Average Tuition Cost After Aid

$15,861 / year

Acceptance Rate

85 %

Special mission

HBCU,Religious

School type

Private non-profit

College level / degree type

4 year

Top 5 Majors

business Marketing

psychology

security Law Enforcement

parks Recreation Fitness

communication

Student Body / As a student

Graduation rate

36.42%

Cost of attendance

$15,861

Remote option

-

School size

2,628

Applying

Minimum test score

SAT - 903

ACT - 17

After School / Post Graduation

Median debt of students

$22,500

Earning by student

$38,518

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