The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimated cost to attend Bethune-Cookman University for one academic year (fall through spring). It includes both Direct Costs billed by the University and indirect costs that help you plan for additional expenses.
The Direct Costs (Billed by B-CU) consist of your tuition, mandatory fees, and room & board (for students living on campus).
The Estimated Indirect Costs (estimated expenses) are not billed by the university, but rough estimates are included to help you budget for your education. This estimate includes allowances for books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and, if applicable, dependent care. It also includes other expenses like an allowance for the rental or purchase of a personal computer, disability-related costs, or study-abroad costs (if applicable).
The University reviews and updates the COA yearly to reflect changes in expenses.
Please note: All undergraduate students are required to pay a non-refundable and non-transferable $200 Enrollment Fee during the first semester of attendance.
Please see the tables below for complete cost breakdown:
Undergraduate Tuition
|
Direct Costs
|
Fall 2026
|
Spring 2027
|
Yearly Total
|
|
Tuition (12 - 18 hours)*
|
$7,268.00
|
$7,268.00
|
$14,536.00
|
|
Book Smart (Opt-Out date listed on Student Account Website)
|
$340.00
|
$340.00
|
$680.00
|
|
Fees
|
$499.00 |
$499.00 |
$998.00 |
|
Total
|
$8,107.00
|
$8,107.00
|
$16,214.00
|
|
Estimated Indirect Costs
|
|
|
|
|
Room & Board
|
$5,695.00
|
$5,695.00
|
$11,390.00
|
|
Books & Supplies
|
$725.00
|
$725.00
|
$1,450.00
|
|
Personal Expenses
|
$1,650.00
|
$1,650.00
|
$3,300.00
|
|
Transportation
|
$1,427.00
|
$1,427.00
|
$2,854.00
|
|
Total
|
$9,497.00
|
$9,497.00
|
$18,994.00
|
|
Cost of Attendance (COA) =
Direct Costs + Estimated Indirect Costs
|
$17,604.00
|
$17,604.00
|
$35,208.00
|
*Students who enroll in more than 18 credit hours will be charged an additional $605.67 per credit hour for each credit hour for fees.
*Students who enroll in less than 12 credit hours will be charged an additional $50 per credit hour for each credit hour for fees.
Undergraduate Tuition (Off-Campus Commuter)
|
Direct Costs
|
Fall 2026
|
Spring 2027
|
Yearly Total
|
|
Tuition (12 - 18 hours)*
|
$7,268.00
|
$7,268.00
|
$14,536.00
|
|
Book Smart (Opt-Out date listed on Student Account Website)
|
$340.00 |
$340.00 |
$680.00 |
|
Fees
|
$499.00 |
$499.00 |
$499.00 |
|
Total
|
$8,107.00
|
$8,107.00
|
$16,214.00
|
|
Estimated Indirect Costs
|
|
|
|
|
Room & Board
|
$5,695.00
|
$5,695.00
|
$11,390.00
|
|
Books & Supplies
|
$725.00
|
$725.00
|
$1,450.00
|
|
Personal Expenses
|
$1,650.00
|
$1,650.00
|
$3,300.00
|
|
Transportation
|
$1,427.00
|
$1,427.00
|
$2,854.00
|
|
Total
|
$9,497.00
|
$9,497.00
|
$18,994.00
|
|
Cost of Attendance (COA) =
Direct Costs + Estimated Indirect Costs
|
$17,604.00
|
$17,604.00
|
$35,208.00
|
*Students who enroll in more than 18 credit hours will be charged an additional $605.67 per credit hour for each credit hour for fees.
*Students who enroll in less than 12 credit hours will be charged an additional $50 per credit hour for each credit hour for fees.
Professional Studies Tuition
|
Direct Costs
|
Miller Center, Satellite Campus
|
|
Tuition per term*
|
$7,268.00
|
|
Book Smart (Opt-Out date listed on Student Account Website)
|
$340.00 |
|
Technology Fee
|
$150.00
|
|
Student Administration Fee
|
$100.00
|
|
Endowment Fee
|
$50.00
|
|
Total per term
|
$7,908.00
|
*Students who enroll in more than 18 credit hours will be charged an additional $605.67 per credit hour for each credit hour for fees.
*Students who enroll in less than 12 credit hours will be charged an additional $50 per credit hour for each credit hour for fees.
B-CU Global Online Program Fees
Students enrolled in the B-CU Global Online Program are assessed a $500 technology fee per term.
No additional fees apply to students in this program.
B-CU Global Direct Online Program Fees (Grandfathered Students ONLY)
Students enrolled in an 8-week Sub-Term B-CU Global Direct Online Interdisciplinary Studies, Criminal Justice, or Psychology Program are assessed tuition at a rate of $250 per credit hour.
This rate applies exclusively to students who have been grandfathered into a Direct Online program.
Active Duty Military Tuition
Active duty military students are assessed tuition at a rate of $250 per credit hour.
Active duty military students are exempt from all additional fees.
Course Materials Notice
Course materials are included; however, students may elect to opt out prior to the established opt-out deadline. Official opt-out dates are published on the Book Smart and Student Account website. For opt-out dates, click HERE to be redirected to the page inside of WildCat Web.
Course materials are included in undergraduate tuition only.