More selective than 11% of Florida colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
42% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 20% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Bethune-Cookman University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Bethune-Cookman University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Bethune-Cookman University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 430 | 510 |
| SAT math | 400 | 480 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 830 | 990 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Bethune-Cookman University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 88% | 430–510 | 400–480 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 100% | 430–520 | 400–480 | 15–18 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Bethune-Cookman University compared with other Florida colleges?
Bethune-Cookman University has the 42nd-lowest acceptance rate of 47 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Everglades University | 81% | 61% | $27,371 |
| 39 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | 82% | 55% | $28,354 |
| 40 | Edward Waters University | 85% | 28% | $13,649 |
| 41 | Florida Memorial University | 85% | 31% | $23,238 |
| 42 | Bethune-Cookman University | 88% | 31% | $12,030 |
| 43 | Herzing University-Tampa | 90% | — | $20,421 |
| 44 | Trinity College of Florida | 92% | 0% | $20,297 |
| 45 | Herzing University-Orlando | 94% | 37% | $19,850 |
| 46 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | 97% | 61% | $30,498 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Florida colleges →
Who enrolls at Bethune-Cookman University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Bethune-Cookman University admissions questions
What is the Bethune-Cookman University acceptance rate?
Bethune-Cookman University accepts 88% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6,834 of 6,844 applicants were admitted.
Does Bethune-Cookman University require the SAT or ACT?
Bethune-Cookman University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 42% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Bethune-Cookman University?
The middle 50% of Bethune-Cookman University first-year students scored 830–990 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Bethune-Cookman University?
10% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (702 of 6,834).
Is Bethune-Cookman University getting harder to get into?
Bethune-Cookman University accepted 88% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 100% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Bethune-Cookman University overview