Bethune–Cookman University

Bethune–Cookman University (B–CU or Bethune–Cookman) is a private historically black university in Daytona Beach, Florida. Bethune–Cookman University is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The primary administration building, White Hall, and the Mary McLeod Bethune Home are two historic locations.

Bethune–Cookman University
Former name
Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute for Girls (1904–1927)
Cookman Institute for Boys (1872–1927)
Daytona Cookman Collegiate Institute (1927–1941)
Bethune–Cookman College (1941–2007)
MottoOn seal: "Heart, Head, Hand"
"Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve"
TypePrivate historically-black university
EstablishedOctober 3, 1904 (October 3, 1904)
AccreditationSACS
Religious affiliation
United Methodist Church
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment$47.8 million (2016)
PresidentLawrence Drake (interim)
Students2,513 (fall 2021)
Location
Daytona Beach
,
Florida
,
United States

29°12′37″N 81°01′50″W
CampusSmall City, 85.5 acres (34.6 ha)
NewspaperVoice of the Wildcats
ColorsMaroon and gold
   
NicknameWildcats
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I FCS - SWAC
MascotWil D Cat
Websitewww.cookman.edu
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