The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the average cost to attend Bethune-Cookman University for one academic year (fall through spring). It includes Direct Cost and the Estimated Indirect Costs. The University adjusts the COA yearly to reflect changes to these costs.

The Direct Cost to attend Bethune-Cookman University consists of your tuition, fees, and room and board. 

The Estimated Indirect Costs to attend B-CU includes allowances for books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and, if applicable, dependent care. It can also include other expenses like an allowance for the rental or purchase of a personal computer, costs related to a disability, or costs for eligible study-abroad programs. 

All first-time undergraduate students are required to pay a non-refundable and non-transferable $200 Enrollment Fee the first semester of attendance.

Please see the tables below for complete cost breakdown:

Undergraduate

Direct Costs

Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Yearly Total

Tuition (12 - 18 hours)*

$6,922.00

$6,922.00

$13,844.00

Housing

$3,688.00

$3,688.00

$7,376.00

Meal (Gold Plus)

$1,510.00

$1,510.00

$3,020.00

Fees

$475.00 $475.00 $950.00

Total

$12,595.00

$12,595.00

$25,190.00

Estimated Indirect Costs

 

 

 

Books and Supplies

$725.00

$725.00

$1,450.00

Personal Expenses

$1,650.00

$1,650.00

$3,300.00

Transportation

$550.00

$550.00

$1,100.00

Total

$2,925.00

$2,925.00

$5,850.00

Cost of Attendance (COA) =

Direct Costs + Estimated Indirect Costs

$15,520.00

$15,520.00

$31,040.00

Undergraduate Off-Campus Commuter

Direct Costs

Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Yearly Total

Tuition (12 - 18 hours)*

$6,922.00

$6,922.00

$13,844.00

Fees

$475.00 $475.00 $950.00

Total

$7,397.00

$7,397.00

$14,794.00

Estimated Indirect Costs

 

 

Housing and Meal

$750.00

$750.00

$1,500.00

Books and Supplies

$725.00

$725.00

$1,450.00

Personal Expenses

$750.00

$750.00

$1,500.00

Transportation

$800.00

$800.00

$1,600.00

Total

$3,025.00

$3,025.00

$6,050.00

Cost of Attendance (COA) =

Direct Costs + Estimated Indirect Costs

$10,422.00

$10,422.00

$20,844.00

Off-Campus Resident (Single or Married)

Direct Costs

Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Yearly Total

Tuition (12 - 18 hours)*

$6,922.00

$6,922.00

$13,844.00

Fees

$475.00 $475.00 $950.00

Total

$7,397.00

$7,397.00

$14,794.00

Estimated Indirect Costs

 

 

Housing and Meal

$5,198.00

$5,198.00

$10,396.00

Books and Supplies

$725.00

$725.00

$1,450.00

Personal Expenses

$2,800.00

$2,800.00

$5,600.00

Transportation

$800.00

$800.00

$1,600.00

Total

$9,523.00

$9,523.00

$19,046.00

Cost of Attendance (COA) =

Direct Costs + Estimated Indirect Costs

$16,920.00

$16,920.00

$33,840.00

Direct Costs Professional Studies
Tuition per term* $6,922.00
Fees per term $300.00
Total per term $7,222.00

Undergraduate Program Tuition Cost per Credit Hour: $576.80

* Students who exceed 18 credit hours will be charged an additional $576.80 per credit hour for each credit that exceeds 18.

The cost per term for students enrolled in an 8-week Sub-Term B-CU Global Direct Online Interdisciplinary Studies, Criminal Justice, or Psychology Program is $250 per credit hour. This cost pertains only to students who have been grandfathered into a Direct Online program.

The cost for students who are active duty military is $250 per credit hour. 

**Students who enroll in less than 12 credit hours will be charged $50 per credit hour for fees.

B-CU Global Online Program students are assessed only a $500 technology fee per term.

Active duty military students are not assessed fees.

Note: Textbooks are not factored in the cost of tuition. However, the majority of General Education Courses are textbook free or access code free.

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the average cost to attend Bethune-Cookman University for one academic year (fall through spring). It includes Direct Cost and the Estimated Indirect Costs. The University adjusts the COA yearly to reflect changes to these costs.

The Direct Cost to attend Bethune-Cookman University consists of your tuition, fees, and room and board. 

The Estimated Indirect Costs to attend B-CU includes allowances for books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and, if applicable, dependent care. It can also include other expenses like an allowance for the rental or purchase of a personal computer, costs related to a disability, or costs for eligible study-abroad programs. 

All first-time undergraduate students are required to pay a non-refundable and non-transferable $200 Enrollment Fee the first semester of attendance.

Please see the tables below for complete cost breakdown:

Undergraduate

Direct Costs

Fall 2023

Spring 2024

Yearly Total

Tuition (12 - 18 hours)*

$6,922.00

$6,922.00

$13,844.00

Room

$3,688.00

$3,688.00

$7,376.00

Board (Gold Plus)

$1,510.00

$1,510.00

$3,020.00

Fees

$475.00 $475.00 $950.00

Total

$12,595.00

$12,595.00

$25,190.00

Estimated Indirect Costs

 

 

 

Books and Supplies

$725.00

$725.00

$1,450.00

Personal Expenses

$1,650.00

$1,650.00

$3,300.00

Transportation

$550.00

$550.00

$1,100.00

Total

$2,925.00

$2,925.00

$5,850.00

Cost of Attendance (COA) =

Direct Costs + Estimated Indirect Costs

$15,520.00

$15,520.00

$31,040.00

Undergraduate Off-Campus Commuter

Direct Costs

Fall 2023

Spring 2024

Yearly Total

Tuition (12 - 18 hours)*

$6,922.00

$6,922.00

$13,844.00

Fees

$475.00 $475.00 $950.00

Total

$7,397.00

$7,397.00

$14,794.00

Estimated Indirect Costs

 

 

Room and Board

$750.00

$750.00

$1,500.00

Books and Supplies

$725.00

$725.00

$1,450.00

Personal Expenses

$750.00

$750.00

$1,500.00

Transportation

$800.00

$800.00

$1,600.00

Total

$3,025.00

$3,025.00

$6,050.00

Cost of Attendance (COA) =

Direct Costs + Estimated Indirect Costs

$10,422.00

$10,422.00

$20,844.00

Off-Campus Resident (Single or Married)

Direct Costs

Fall 2023

Spring 2024

Yearly Total

Tuition (12 - 18 hours)*

$6,922.00

$6,922.00

$13,844.00

Fees

$475.00 $475.00 $950.00

Total

$7,397.00

$7,397.00

$14,794.00

Estimated Indirect Costs

 

 

Room and Board

$5,198.00

$5,198.00

$10,396.00

Books and Supplies

$725.00

$725.00

$1,450.00

Personal Expenses

$2,800.00

$2,800.00

$5,600.00

Transportation

$800.00

$800.00

$1,600.00

Total

$9,523.00

$9,523.00

$19,046.00

Cost of Attendance (COA) =

Direct Costs + Estimated Indirect Costs

$16,920.00

$16,920.00

$33,840.00

Direct Costs Professional Studies and
Global Online Programs
Tuition per term* $6,922.00
Fees per term $300.00
Total per term $7,222.00

Undergraduate Program Tuition Cost per Credit Hour: $576.80

* Students who exceed 18 credit hours will be charged an additional $576.80 per credit hour for each credit that exceeds 18.

The cost per term for students enrolled in an 8-week Sub-Term B-CU Global Direct Online Interdisciplinary Studies, Criminal Justice, or Psychology Program is $250 per credit hour. This cost pertains only to students who have been grandfathered into a Direct Online program.

The cost for students who are active duty military is $250 per credit hour. 

**Students who enroll in less than 12 credit hours will be charged $50 per credit hour for fees.

B-CU Global Online Program students are assessed only a $500 technology fee per term.

Active duty military students are not assessed fees.

Note: Textbooks are not factored in the cost of tuition. However, the majority of General Education Courses are textbook free or access code free.

Direct Costs Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Yearly Total
Tuition (9-15 hours)* $6,750.00 $6,750.00 $13,500.00
Fees**
Student Administration Fee $100.00 $100.00 $200.00
Technology Fee $150.00 $150.00 $300.00
Endowment Fee $50.00 $50.00 $100.00
Total $7,050.00 $7,050.00 $14,100.00

Graduate Program Tuition Cost per Credit Hour: $750

*The cost for students who are active duty military is $250 per credit hour.

Students who exceed 15 credit hours will be charged an additional $750 per credit hour for each credit that exceeds 15.

**Students enrolled in one of the following Online Programs are assessed a $500 technology fee: Criminal Justice Administration, Organizational Leadership, Exceptional Student Education, or Christian Ministry.

Active duty military students are not assessed fees.

Please note:  Students who reside on campus will be assessed a $3,688 room rate per semester. Students will also be assessed a $1,510 Gold Plus board rate per semester. 

Note: Textbooks are not factored in the cost of tuition.  However, textbooks are not required for online Graduate Programs.

Master of Athletic Training Program
Annual Costs
2024-2025

Direct Costs:

Tuition ($375 per credit hour)

 $ 11,625.00 

Housing*

 4,477.00

Meal (Gold Plus)*

 2,780.00

University Fees

 900.00

Total Direct Costs

 $ 19,782.00

Indirect Costs:

Loan Fees

 65.00

Books

   $1,200.00

Background Check

 100.00

Name Tag

 20.00

Shirts

 50.00

Khaki pants/shorts/shoes

200.00 

BLS CPR/AED

 75.00

Bloodborne Pathogens

 40.00

Open Airway

 100.00

NATA Membership (includes 4 organizations)

80.00 

ATAF/SEATA Convention

120.00 

ATAF/SEATA Travel

150.00 

Fanny Pack

 49.00

Scissors

31.99 

CPR Mask

9.29 

BOC Practice Exam

30.00 

BOC Exam

350.00 

Transportation Costs

 500.00

Total Indirect Costs

 $ 3,105.28

 Total Cost of Attendance

   $ 22,887.28 

*These are the room and board rates only if a student chooses to reside on-campus.

Direct Costs Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Yearly Total
Tuition (9-15 hours)* $6,750.00 $6,750.00 $13,500.00
Fees**
Student Administration Fee $100.00 $100.00 $200.00
Technology Fee $150.00 $150.00 $300.00
Endowment Fee $50.00 $50.00 $100.00
Total $7,050.00 $7,050.00 $14,100.00

Graduate Program Tuition Cost per Credit Hour: $750

*The cost for students who are active duty military is $250 per credit hour.

Students who exceed 15 credit hours will be charged an additional $750 per credit hour for each credit that exceeds 15.

**Students enrolled in one of the following Online Programs are assessed a $500 technology fee: Criminal Justice Administration, Organizational Leadership, Exceptional Student Education, or Christian Ministry.

Active duty military students are not assessed fees.

Please note:  Students who reside on campus will be assessed a $3,688 room rate per semester. Students will also be assessed a $1,510 Gold Plus board rate per semester. 

Note: Textbooks are not factored in the cost of tuition.  However, textbooks are not required for online Graduate Programs.

Master of Athletic Training Program
Annual Costs
2023-2024

Direct Costs:

Tuition ($375 per credit hour)

 $ 11,625.00 

Room*

 4,477.00

Board (Gold Plus)*

 2,780.00

University Fees

 900.00

Total Direct Costs

 $ 19,782.00

Indirect Costs:

Books

   $1,200.00

Background Check

 100.00

Name Tag

 20.00

Shirts

 50.00

Khaki pants/shorts/shoes

200.00 

BLS CPR/AED

 75.00

Bloodborne Pathogens

 40.00

Open Airway

 100.00

NATA Membership (includes 4 organizations)

80.00 

ATAF/SEATA Convention

120.00 

ATAF/SEATA Travel

150.00 

Fanny Pack

 49.00

Scissors

31.99 

CPR Mask

9.29 

BOC Practice Exam

30.00 

BOC Exam

350.00 

Transportation Costs

 500.00

Total Indirect Costs

 $ 3,105.28

 Total Cost of Attendance

   $ 22,887.28 

*These are the room and board rates only if a student chooses to reside on-campus.

Tuition and Student Fees 

Summer A
6 Week Session: May 13 – June 25
Undergraduate Program (UG) Professional Studies (PS)
Tuition* $ 2,256.00
(6 cr. x $376/cr. hr.)
$ 2,256.00
(6 cr. x $376/cr. hr.)
Room $1,088.00 $0
Board $343.82 $0
Technology Fee $50.00 $50.00
Total $3,737.82 $2,306.00

 

Summer B - ONLINE
6-Week Session: July 1 – Aug 8
Undergraduate Program (UG) / Professional Studies (PS)
Tuition* $ 2,256.00
(6 cr. x $376/cr. hr.)
Technology Fee $50.00
Total $2,306.00

 

Summer
8 Week Session: May 13 – July 12
Undergraduate Program (UG) Professional Studies (PS)
Tuition* $ 2,256.00
(6 cr. x $376/cr. hr.)
$ 2,256.00
(6 cr. x $376/cr. hr.)
Room $1,088.00 $0
Board $343.82 $0
Technology Fee $50.00 $50.00
Total $3,737.82 $2,306.00

 

Notes:


*Summer full-time status for the UG & PS programs is 6 credit hours per 6-week session or 12 credit hours for the 10- week session. However, if you are eligible to receive a Pell Grant award, full-time is a minimum of 12 credit hours for the summer.

Active Duty Military Students pay $250.00 per credit hour for courses; no technology fee is assessed.

UG students who reside on campus during Session B will be assessed $1,088.00 for room & $343.82 for board.

Note: Textbooks are not factored into the cost of tuition. However, the majority of General Education Courses are textbook free or access code free.

Full Summer
12 Week Summer Session: May 13 – Aug 8
Undergraduate Program
(UG)
Graduate Program
(Excluding the Master of Athletic Training Program)
(GR)
Tuition* $4,512.00
(12 – 18 credits)
$376/cr. hr.
$6,750.00
(9 – 15 credits)
$750/cr. hr.
Room** $2,232.00 $0
Board** $687.40 $0
Technology Fee*** $50.00 $150.00
Student Administration Fee $0 $100.00
Endowment Fee $0 $50.00
Total $7,482.40 $7,050.00

 

Notes:


*Active Duty Military students pay $250.00 per credit hour for the online Graduate Programs.

Summer full-time status for the UG program is 6 credit hours per 6-week session or 12 credit hours for the 10-week session; full-time status is 9 credit hours for all GR programs except Public Health, which is 6 credit hours. However, if you are eligible to receive a Pell Grant award, full-time is a minimum of 12 credit hours for the summer.

The M.S. Christian Ministry program is an 8 - Week Session (May 17th – July 11th).

**GR students who reside on campus Session A or B will be assessed $1,088.00 for room & $375.00 for board, OR for the 10-week session, the student will be assessed $2,233.00 for room & $750.00 for board.

***GR students enrolled in one of the following M.S. Online Programs are assessed a $500.00 technology fee: Criminal Justice Administration, Organizational Leadership, Exceptional Student Education, or Christian Ministry.

Active Duty Military students are not assessed fees.

Note: Textbooks are not factored into the cost of tuition. However, the majority of General Education Courses are textbook free or access code free, and textbooks are not required for online Graduate Programs.



Master of Athletic Training Program
Annual Costs
2023-2024

Direct Costs:
Tuition ($375 per credit hour) $ 11,625.00
Room* 4,477.00
Board* 2,030.00
University Fees 900.00
Total Direct Costs $ 19,032.00
Indirect Costs:
Books $ 1,200.00
Background Check 100.00
Name Tag 20.00
Shirts 50.00
Khaki pants/shorts/shoes 200.00
BLS CPR/AED 75.00
Bloodborne Pathogens 40.00
Open Airway 100.00
NATA Membership (includes 4 organizations) 80.00
ATAF/SEATA Convention 120.00
ATAF/SEATA Travel 150.00
Fanny Pack 49.00
Scissors 31.99
CPR Mask 9.29
BOC Practice Exam 30.00
BOC Exam 350.00
Transportation Costs 500.00
Total Indirect Costs $ 3,105.28
Total Cost of Attendance $ 22,137.28

*These are the room and board rates only if a student chooses to reside on-campus

2024 LPN Tuition & Fee Charges

Direct Costs

Spring 2024

Summer 2024

Fall 2024

Tuition

$2,859.00

$2,858.00

$2,858.00

Technology Fee

$100.00

$100.00

$100.00

Student Health Fee

$150.00

$150.00

$150.00

Endowment Fee

$15.00

$15.00

$15.00

Athletic Fee

$70.00

$70.00

$70.00

Student Life Fee

$140.00

$140.00

$140.00

Total Fees

$475.00

$475.00

$475.00

Total Charges

$3,334.00

$3,333.00

$3,333.00

Total Program Cost

 

 

$10,000.00

 

2025 LPN Tuition & Fee Charges

Direct Costs

Spring 2025

Summer 2025

Fall 2025

Tuition

$2,859.00

$2,858.00

$2,858.00

Technology Fee

$100.00

$100.00

$100.00

Student Health Fee

$150.00

$150.00

$150.00

Endowment Fee

$15.00

$15.00

$15.00

Athletic Fee

$70.00

$70.00

$70.00

Student Life Fee

$140.00

$140.00

$140.00

Total Fees

$475.00

$475.00

$475.00

Total Charges

$3,334.00

$3,333.00

$3,333.00

Total Program Cost

 

 

$10,000.00