Bethune-Cookman University Demographics & Diversity Overview

97%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
5%
International
29
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bethune-Cookman University has a diverse student body with 97% students of color and 5% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
0.7%(20)
Hispanic
5.5%(161)
African American
79.1%(2,304)
Asian
0.1%(2)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
2.5%(74)
Unknown
11.8%(344)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color97%
Total Enrollment3,099
International Students5%

Cultural Engagement

Bethune-Cookman University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Bethune-Cookman University has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.9%(1,162)
Women
61.1%(1,826)

Gender Statistics

Men1,162

37% of total enrollment

Women1,826

59% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bethune-Cookman University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 64% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.3%(31)
18-19
47.5%(1,138)
20-21
31.8%(763)
22-24
15.4%(368)
25+
4.0%(96)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
40.8%(40)
25+
59.2%(58)

Age Diversity Insights

64%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

4%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Bethune-Cookman University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 5% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 104% in-state residents, -9% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
95.5%(728)
International
4.5%(34)

Regional Representation

In-State728

104% of student body

International34

5% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

97%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

5%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age