Applying to B CU

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
99.85%	915

Bethune-Cookman University's acceptance rate is 99.85% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 6,844 students applied and 6,834 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into B CU.

B CU's acceptance rate places 34th out of 56 Florida colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 915 and the ACT score is 16 at B CU. B CU's SAT score ranks 25th out of 33 Florida colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to B CU, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Bethune-Cookman University is 99.85% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.27%. 1,904 men and 4,860 women applied to B CU and 1,901 men and 4,856 women students were accepted.

Among them, 270 men and 432 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at B CU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at B CU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,844	1,904	4,860	0	0
Admitted	6,834	1,901	4,856	0	0
Enrolled	702	270	432	0	0
Acceptance Rate	99.85%	99.84%	99.92%	-	-
Yield	10.27%	14.20%	8.90%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Bethune-Cookman University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 294 students (42% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 142 students (20%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at B CU.

The median SAT score is 915 with 475 SAT EBRW and 440 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 520 and the 25^th percentile is 430. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 480 and 25^th percentile is 400 .

The median ACT composite score is 16 with 75^th percentile score of 18 and 25^th percentile score of 15 at B CU. The median ACT math score is 15 and the ACT English score is 15.

The SAT and ACT scores at Bethune-Cookman University are very low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,283, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at B CU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	830	915	1000
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	430	475	520
SAT Math	400	440	480
ACT Composite	15	16	18
ACT Math	15	15	16
ACT English	13	15	17

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Bethune-Cookman University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 702 first-year students enrolled in B CU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.43% and part-time students is 0.57%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 38.46% and women students is 61.54%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at B CU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at B CU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	702	270	432
Full-time	698	266	432
Part-time	4	4	0

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at B CU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Bethune-Cookman University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

B CU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Considered, if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $50 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to B CU.

Admission Information for Applying to B CU
Open Admission Policy	No
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	https://www.cookman.edu/admissionsaid/index.html
Online Application	https://wildcat.cookman.edu/ICS/Admissions/Admissions_Home_Page.jnz?portlet=Apply_Online_2.0&formid=1
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Not Offered
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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