Overview
Belhaven University is a Christian liberal arts institution founded in 1883. Rated as having “selective” admissions, the university is also affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. Belhaven University’s main campus is based in Jackson, Mississippi, and the school operates six satellite campuses as well as online programs. BU is one of 36 universities nationally accredited in music, theater, visual arts, and dance, and is also recognized by the White House STEM Initiative, one of only two Christian colleges.
Acceptance Rate:
43%
Average Net Price:
$17,439
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
22
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $29,195 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $29,195 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $650 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
62%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
44%
Average Aid Per Year
$17,067
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,599
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$12,739
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
11%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2773
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,599
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$1,422,881
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$11,811,204
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
39%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,902
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,178
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
39%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$7,274
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,023
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
2589
Students Applied
168
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
76%
Submitting ACT
6%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,627
Total Number of Undergrads
1,501
0
100
35%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
46%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
62
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
46
Countries Represented
11
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
40%
Student Organizations
30
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
40%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Blazers
School Colors
green and vegas gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
USA South Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
225
Total Female Athletes
102
Intramural Sports
10
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Belhaven University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,900
Top 5 Cities
Jackson
Memphis
Houston
Atlanta
Orlando
Top 5 Employers
Belhaven University
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson Public Schools
Trustmark Bank
AT&T
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,178
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingBelhaven has professors who truly care about their students. The other students are extremely friendly and helpful. There are a ton of academic resources for students on campus.
Lauren from TN
I learned a lot my two times there!!! Everyone is informative and gives you a great insight about it. You will definitely learn a lot!!
Asia from Canton, MS
Besides learning about the basics, I am also learning a lot about my faith and how it relates to each area of my life.
Lauren from Brandon, MS
Belhaven University is a great school and has professors who care about you, especially if they see you have a desire to learn and seek ways to improve academically. They offer many opportunities for my field which is Chemistry. The atmosphere of the campus is loving because people are generally friendly.
Courtney from Southaven, MS
Belhaven University is a private Christian liberal arts university located in Jackson, Mississippi. Founded by Dr. Lewis Fitzhugh and later donated to the Presbyterian Church in the United States.
Dannie from Collins, MS
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