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Interested in attending Bethune-Cookman University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Bethune-Cookman University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

100
%
Acceptance rate
3.26
Average High School GPA
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Bethune-Cookman University?

100%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Bethune-Cookman University accepted 100% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,755 people applied and 6,764 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
4850 / 4851 (100%)
Men
1900 / 1904 (100%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Bethune-Cookman University:

100%
96.0
92.0
88.0
84.0
80.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

10%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 10% ended up enrolling at Bethune-Cookman University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Bethune-Cookman University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Bethune-Cookman University considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Recommendation(s)

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Bethune-Cookman University?

3.26
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Bethune-Cookman University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.26. 2% of freshmen who attended Bethune-Cookman University were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 17% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
11%
3.75-3.99
9%
3.50-3.74
14%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
19%
2.50-2.99
33%

Bethune-Cookman University is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

42%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

20%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
380
75th Percentile
490
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
430
75th Percentile
520
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
830
75th Percentile
1000

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Bethune-Cookman University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline

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