Daytona Beach, FL
Bethune-Cookman University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 100 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 16 percentage points since 2019, from 84% to 100% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,081 | 5,952 | 560 | 84% |
| 2020 | 5,938 | 5,803 | 680 | 98% |
| 2021 | 5,577 | 5,568 | 812 | 100% |
| 2022 | 12,818 | 10,891 | 965 | 85% |
| 2023 | 6,844 | 6,834 | 702 | 100% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,856 of 4,860 women and 1,901 of 1,904 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Bethune-Cookman University has an acceptance rate of 100% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 6,834 of 6,844 applicants.
Less Selective. Bethune-Cookman University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 100 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
6,844 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 702 enrolled.
No. Bethune-Cookman University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 16 percentage points since 2019, from 84% to 100% — it has become less selective.