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Belhaven University

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS · City · 1,471 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
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
Cost
Cost of attendance
$39,793
Avg net price
$15,676
Room & board
$9,800
Tuition
$30,250
Books & supplies
$1,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,551
$30–48k
$12,820
$48–75k
$16,967
$75–110k
$19,476
$110k+
$20,928
Admissions
Admit rate
50%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1124
Reading 490668
Math 520630
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 1924
English 1725
Math 1724
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Belhaven University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
50%
4-yr on-time completion
38%
1st-yr retention
68%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
48%
Transferred
37%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
15%
Median earnings (6yr)
$38,987
Median earnings (10yr)
$46,440
Median debt
$26,333
Monthly loan payment
$279
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,398$29,916
Debt (90th percentile)
$40,718
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
49%
First-generation
40%
Median family income
$26,444
Independent students
64%
Avg age at entry
30.0
Part-time students
22%
Race & ethnicity
White
36%
Hispanic
4%
Black
47%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
6%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$38,987
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$8M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
16%
Avg faculty salary
$5,643/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,351
Federal loan rate
68%

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