640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Bethune-Cookman College is a private thriving liberal arts College in Florida that was founded in 1904 with the intention of promoting social equality. A historically black institution, Bethune-Cookman College offers its more than 3,000 students with an abundance of academic and social opportunities while maintaining a strong foundation in the values and beliefs of the United Methodist Church. With a strong emphasis on ethnic diversity and multicultural education, Bethune-Cookman College's student body is comprised of students from over 35 countries, and a multitude of cultures, traditions, and talents.

The 70-acre institution is located in Daytona Beach, Florida, providing an environment rich in history and culture. Many of the buildings that comprise the campus are historical, and the school maintains close relations to the community of Midway, a local historic African-American community.

Bethune-Cookman offers over 35 academic degrees from its six schools, and students can study a wide variety of subjects including business, education, arts and humanities, nursing, social sciences, science, engineering, and mathematics. The school also offers non-degree programs for working professionals through its general studies program. Bethune-Cookman also offers a variety of graduate and professional studies both in the classroom and online.

In addition to offering a wide variety of academic study and degrees, Bethune-Cookman College offers a lively social community as well. Students can participate in Greek life, musical and choral groups and choirs, many of which have received national recognition, and a range of athletics from basketball, baseball, cross country, and golf, to tennis, track and field.

Quick Facts:

Bethune-Cookman College was founded in 1904 by Dr. Mary McLeod with the intention to promote social and educational equality. The school maintains the same level of commitment to such today.

Bethune-Cookman College has graduated more than 13,000 students since 1943.

Bethune-Cookman offers more than 35 academic degrees as well as a wide variety of non-degree courses and programs.

A proud member of the National Collegiate Honors Council, the Southern Regional Honors Council, the National Honors Association, and the Association of College Honor Societies, Bethune-Cookman College offers its students the best in quality education.

Bethune-Cookman College offers its students both on and off campus housing.

60% of Bethune-Cookman's student body is female, and the majority of its students come from Florida.

Student to teacher ratio is 1:17.

The school's choral organization is nationally recognized.

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