Belhaven University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	579
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	64%
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in Jackson, Mississippi, Belhaven University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Belhaven University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Belhaven University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Belhaven University is 68% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Mississippi is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Belhaven University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

64%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,825

Cost of attendance at Belhaven University in 2022 for students from Mississippi.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average	$8,409
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,825

Cost of attendance at Belhaven University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average	$12,849
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Belhaven University received on average $17,068 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$17,068

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	105	40%	$5,077	$533,056
Other Federal Grant	243	92%	$7,064	$1,716,492
State Grant/Scholarships	19	7%	$2,658	$50,507
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	250	95%	$10,887	$2,721,755
Total Grant & Scholarships	263	100%	$17,068	$4,488,754

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Belhaven University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Belhaven University students is 53.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.2%.

53.7%

asian 50.0% 3 students
African American 44.9% 31 students
white 58.5% 69 students
unknown 52.9% 9 students
hispanic 50.0% 7 students
International Students 63.6% 7 students
Mixed Race 54.6% 6 students

Sport Conferences

Football American Southwest Conference
Baseball American Southwest Conference
Basketball American Southwest Conference
Track and Cross Country American Southwest Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Belhaven University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Belhaven University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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