Bethune-Cookman University Acceptance Rate
Daytona Beach, Florida · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,844
- Admitted
- 6,834
- Yield
- 10.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Bethune-Cookman University's acceptance rate has risen from 63.7% in 2014–15 to 99.9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 7,936 to 6,844 (-14%) over that period.
Its 99.9% rate makes Bethune-Cookman University more selective than about 0% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
Bethune-Cookman University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 10.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,936 | 5,056 | 63.7% | 1,061 |
| 2019–20 | 7,081 | 5,952 | 84.1% | 560 |
| 2020–21 | 5,938 | 5,803 | 97.7% | 680 |
| 2021–22 | 5,577 | 5,568 | 99.8% | 812 |
| 2022–23 | 12,818 | 10,891 | 85% | 965 |
| 2023–24 | 6,844 | 6,834 | 99.9% | 702 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,860 | 4,856 | 99.9% |
| Men | 1,904 | 1,901 | 99.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 430–520 | 42% |
| SAT Math | 400–480 | |
| ACT Composite | 15–18 | 20% |
How Bethune compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Bethune-Cookman University's acceptance rate?
Bethune-Cookman University's acceptance rate is 99.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,834 admitted of 6,844 applicants).
Is Bethune-Cookman University test optional?
Bethune-Cookman University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Bethune-Cookman University?
Bethune-Cookman University received 6,844 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,834.
What SAT score do you need for Bethune-Cookman University?
Admitted students at Bethune-Cookman University typically scored 430–520 on SAT Reading/Writing and 400–480 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Bethune-Cookman University getting harder to get into?
Bethune-Cookman University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 63.7% in 2014–15 to 99.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.cookman.edu/.