Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $29,764. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $14,794 |
| Housing & meals | $10,396 |
| Books & supplies | $1,450 |
| Personal & travel | $3,300 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$176 |
| Total cost of attendance | $29,764 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
Florida residents: students may also qualify for Bright Futures, the state's merit scholarship, at eligible Florida colleges. Award amounts by school are coming to this page.
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Bethune-Cookman University net price compared with other Florida colleges
Bethune-Cookman University has the 35th-lowest average net price of 80 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | University of Central Florida | $10,411 | 78% | $58,308 |
| 32 | Santa Fe College | $11,098 | 53% | $41,631 |
| 33 | Florida State University | $11,297 | 86% | $61,675 |
| 34 | Florida Polytechnic University | $11,853 | 55% | — |
| 35 | Bethune-Cookman University | $12,030 | 31% | $38,518 |
| 36 | Valencia College | $12,037 | 48% | $40,594 |
| 37 | Hobe Sound Bible College | $12,074 | 50% | $39,863 |
| 38 | College of Central Florida | $12,088 | 44% | $38,203 |
| 39 | Florida Gulf Coast University | $12,568 | 57% | $54,560 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Florida colleges →
Why Bethune-Cookman University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman University | 88% | $12,030 | 31% | $38,518 | This school |
| Florida Memorial University | 85% | $23,238 | 31% | $36,624 | |
| Edward Waters University | 85% | $13,649 | 28% | $34,782 | |
| Barry University | 77% | $22,613 | 38% | $55,966 | |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | 82% | $28,354 | 55% | $49,232 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Bethune-Cookman University would cost you $11,208 less per year than Florida Memorial University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Bethune-Cookman University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$5,380).
- Bethune-Cookman University gives aided families $5,163 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Florida resident | Bethune-Cookman University | Florida Memorial University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $14,794 | $20,174 | −$5,380 |
| Books & supplies | $1,450 | $2,600 | −$1,150 |
| Housing & meals | $10,396 | $9,656 | +$740 |
| Personal & travel | $3,300 | $4,400 | −$1,100 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$176 | −$1,021 | +$845 |
| Sticker price | $29,764 | $35,809 | −$6,045 |
| Average grants | −$17,734 | −$12,571 | −$5,163 |
| You pay | $12,030 | $23,238 | −$11,208 |
“+” means Bethune-Cookman University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Bethune-Cookman University cost questions
How much is tuition at Bethune-Cookman University?
Tuition and fees are $14,794 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Bethune-Cookman University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $29,764 a year.
What do families actually pay at Bethune-Cookman University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $12,030 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $10,896; $48–75k pay $14,346; $110k+ pay $18,654.
How much debt do Bethune-Cookman University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $22,500, and 23.6% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Bethune-Cookman University overview