Bethune-Cookman University's published cost of attendance is $29,764. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $10,896, middle-income families pay around $14,346, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,654.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $29,764 |
| Tuition and Fees | $14,794 |
| Room and Board | $10,396 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,450 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$17,734 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $12,030 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,896 |
| $30–48k | $11,487 |
| $48–75k | $14,346 |
| $75–110k | $17,882 |
| $110k+ | $18,654 |
Bethune-Cookman University's published cost of attendance is $29,764. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $10,896, middle-income families pay around $14,346, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,654. Azimuth ranks Bethune-Cookman University #660 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry; net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding that gap matters when comparing institutions. Bethune-Cookman participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and individual aid packages vary by demonstrated need and family circumstances. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $31,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $29,770; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $46,007, median federal debt of $31,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $350 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Bethune-Cookman University earn median 4-year earnings of $46,007, placing Bethune-Cookman University in the 3.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,931 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Bethune-Cookman University in the 69.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Bethune-Cookman University #1308 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Bethune-Cookman University's program portfolio centers on Business, which anchors the institution's earnings profile. Psychology, General is the largest program with 60 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $37,793, representing 0.7x the national benchmark for the field. Criminal Justice enrolls 57 graduates with median 4-year earnings of $46,540, and Kinesiology contributes 42 graduates to the institution's degree output. The Business Administration program graduates 42 students earning median 4-year earnings of $50,413 at 0.7x the national benchmark, while Communication and Media Studies enrolls 41 graduates with median 4-year earnings of $30,852 at 0.5x the benchmark. This program mix reflects Bethune-Cookman University's focus on career-oriented fields that connect directly to regional labor-market demand in Florida's hospitality, business services, and professional sectors.
