Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) announces one of its largest enrollments yet for the Fall 2024 academic year, with 3,123 students. This marks a 24.13% increase from the Fall 2023 enrollment of 2,516 students.
Bethune-Cookman University is one of the black colleges supported by the Black College Fund which provides financial support to maintain solid, challenging academic programs; strong faculties; and well-equipped facilities.
B-CU experienced a surge in freshman enrollment, with 1,150 new students joining the University community, representing 36.82% of the total student body.
The university saw an increase in applications of 6%.
"We are excited to welcome one of our largest class of students to Bethune-Cookman University,” said Dr. William Berry, acting president. “This year’s enrollment growth is a testament to the quality of our academic programs and the dedication and collaboration of our faculty and staff. We look forward to an outstanding academic year."
The student population includes 63% female and 34% male students.
“This year’s enrollment increase shows the strategic and deliberate leadership of Dr. Berry,” said B-CU Board of Trustees chairman and retired Judge Belvin Perry. “I would like to thank Dr. Berry and his team for their commitment to growing B-CU and raising the University’s profile.”
The top five majors are pre-nursing, psychology, health and exercise science, criminal justice, and business administration.
B-CU boasts a wide geographical representation, with students coming from the top five states of Florida, Georgia, Illinois, South Carolina, and Texas, with additional students from Michigan, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Virginia, and New York, to round off the top 10 states.
The significant increase in enrollment reflects B-CU’s strong recruitment efforts and growing reputation as a leading higher education institution.
"The remarkable achievement of record breaking applications and enrollment number not only highlights the trust families place in our institution but also showcases our team’s dedication to providing the most enriching experience for our students,” said Dr. Camaille L. Shepard, acting vice president of enrollment management.
For more information about Bethune-Cookman University and its programs, please visit cookman.edu.
Bethune-Cookman University website, Daytona Beach, FL
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