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Belhaven University

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS · City · 1,471 students
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$15,676
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
50%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$46,440
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
50%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Belhaven University is a private Christian liberal arts university in Jackson, Mississippi, renowned as one of only a handful of institutions nationwide holding national accreditation in all four major arts disciplines: dance, music, theater, and visual art. Beyond its acclaimed fine arts, Belhaven offers strong academic programs in business, nursing, education, and the sciences, all anchored by a signature interdisciplinary Worldview Curriculum that integrates biblical principles with academic inquiry. Situated in a charming historic neighborhood, the campus culture is close-knit and faith-centered, offering a supportive community enriched by vibrant creative showcases and NCAA Division III athletics.

Wikipedia:Belhaven University is a private evangelical Christian university in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Founded in 1883, the university offers traditional majors, programs of general studies, and pre-professional programs in Christian ministry, medicine, dentistry, law, and nursing.

Location
Jackson, MS, 39202 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
161 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$30,250
Housing & food (on campus)$9,800
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$39,793
Average net price$15,676
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$30,250
Housing & food (on campus)$9,800
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$39,793
Average net price$15,676
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$10,551
$30–48k
$12,820
$48–75k
$16,967
$75–110k
$19,476
$110k+
$20,928
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
50%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
38%
Back for yr 2
68%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
48% graduated · 37% transferred · 15% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$38,987
10 yrs after entry$46,440
Debt
Median at graduation$26,333
Monthly payment$279
Middle 50% owe$6.4k–$29.9k
90th percentile$40,718
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
50%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1124
R 490–668 · M 520–630
ACT midpoint
22
Comp 19–24 · E 17–25 · M 17–24
SAT middle 50%: 1010–1298
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 37%Women 63%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
49%
First-gen
40%
Family income
$26,444
Independent
64%
Age at entry
30.0
Part-time
22%
Race & ethnicity
White
36%
Hispanic
4%
Black
47%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
6%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$38,987
After 10 yrs
$46,440
Business Administration, Management and Operations109
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness40
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing29
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology23
Health and Medical Administrative Services21
Accounting and Related Services16
Psychology, General15
Bible/Biblical Studies14
Dance13
Education, General12
Biology, General12
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other10
Social Work10
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft10
Computer Science9
Design and Applied Arts9
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$8M
Full-time faculty
16%
Faculty salary
$5,643/mo
Teaching spend
$4,351
per student
Federal loans
68%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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