A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Bethune-Cookman are mostly Black with a small Multiracial population. The school has very low racial diversity. 98% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Bethune Cookman University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
2%
|
Black |
85%
|
Hispanic |
3%
|
Asian |
0%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
3%
|
International |
2%
|
Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 71% more female students than male students enrolled at Bethune Cookman University with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Bethune-Cookman has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
37%
|
Women |
63%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
1,007
|
Women |
1,720
|
Bethune-Cookman serves a very low number of students outside of Florida, with 75 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
75%
|
Out of State |
21%
|
Foreign |
4%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
82% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 9.6% |
Part time Undergrads | 4.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=132602 IPEDS survey data for Bethune Cookman University.
Last updated February 24, 2024