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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.

87
%
Acceptance rate

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Bethune-Cookman University?

87%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Bethune-Cookman University accepted 87% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 10,994 people applied and 9,701 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
6685 / 7459 (90%)
Men
3016 / 3535 (85%)

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%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024
2025

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:

Considered

  • Class Rank

Not Considered

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

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

Grades

2% of freshmen who attended Bethune-Cookman University were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 16% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

42%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

20%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
400
75th Percentile
480
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
430
75th Percentile
510
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