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Belhaven University Trade Programs

Belhaven University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jackson, MS. A Mid-Sized City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Belhaven University?

Contact information for Belhaven University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1500 Peachtree Street, Jackson, MS 39202
Phone:	6019685940
Website:	www.belhaven.edu/
Admissions:	www.belhaven.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	www.belhaven.edu/admission/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Belhaven University?

You can apply to Belhaven University online at: https://www.belhaven.edu/admission/apply.html

Belhaven University is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Belhaven University

Here’s what Belhaven University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Belhaven University?

Belhaven University admits 50%, which makes it moderately selective. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

8% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 75% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Belhaven University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 668. Math scores were between 520 and 630.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1010 to 1298. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Belhaven University ranged between 19 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Belhaven University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	965	506	52%
Women	1,672	806	48%

Can I Afford Belhaven University?

The average net price after aid at Belhaven University is $22,078. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$29,800
In-State Fees	$450
Out-of-State Tuition	$29,800
Out-of-State Fees	$450
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$30,250
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$30,250

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 15% of students at Belhaven University receive some form of financial aid (233 students).

About 81% of students at Belhaven University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $17,837 per student.

49% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,060.

Student Loan Debt

68% of Belhaven University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,835 per year.

Belhaven University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,943 students enrolled at Belhaven University, all undergraduate. Belhaven University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,370 undergraduate students at Belhaven University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Belhaven University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	9
Black or African American	593
Hispanic	50
White	495
American Indian/Alaska Native	15
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	57
Non-Resident	19

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Belhaven University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Mississippi	114
Louisiana	42
Alabama	21
Texas	14
Florida	7

Additionally, approximately 1.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Belhaven University

Belhaven University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

294 undergraduate students at Belhaven University took at least one online class — of those, 484 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Belhaven University

Belhaven University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Belhaven University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.