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) |
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| Motto | On seal: "Heart, Head, Hand" "Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve" |
| Type | Private historically-black university |
| Established | October 3, 1904 |
| Accreditation | SACS |
Religious affiliation | United Methodist Church |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $47.8 million (2016) |
| President | William Berry (acting) |
| Students | 2,513 (fall 2021) |
| Location | , , United States 29°12′37″N 81°01′50″W / 29.2103°N 81.0306°W |
| Campus | Small City, 85.5 acres (34.6 ha) |
| Newspaper | Voice of the Wildcats |
| Colors | Maroon and gold |
| Nickname | Wildcats |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FCS - SWAC |
| Mascot | Wil D Cat |
| Website | www |
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 historic venues.