Bethune-Cookman University

Bethune-Cookman University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Daytona Beach, Florida, within a small city setting. The university enrolls 3,099 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 32.67 out of 100. The completion rate is 28% (IPEDS 2023) and the retention rate is 56% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers applied programs including Athletic Training/Trainer at the bachelor's degree level and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate degree level, providing pathways into sports health care and clinical nursing professions.

Founded in 1904 and historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Bethune-Cookman University is one of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Located in Daytona Beach on Florida's Atlantic coast, the university serves students from across Florida and beyond, offering both liberal arts and applied professional programs.