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Bethune-Cookman University admissions

Daytona Beach, Florida · Private · 2,732 undergrads · HBCU

Bethune-Cookman University admitted 88% of applicants for fall 2024 (9,701 of 10,994, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 830–990.

The numbers

Applied
10,994
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
15–18
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
10%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$0
waivers exist

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Can I get into Bethune-Cookman University?

88% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 830–990 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

10,994 applied, 9,701 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Does Bethune-Cookman University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Bethune-Cookman University's fall 2027 rule yet. Bethune-Cookman University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Bethune-Cookman University's site

Questions people ask

What is Bethune-Cookman University's acceptance rate?
Bethune-Cookman University admitted 88% of applicants for fall 2024 (9,701 of 10,994, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Bethune-Cookman University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 830–990. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)

Updated Oct 31, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers