Belhaven University
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$26,650
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About Belhaven University
Belhaven University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Jackson, Mississippi. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,025, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The university offers 51 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for students are $26,650.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
50% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
68% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
47% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-23
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 995-1135
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsThe student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.
This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.
Learn more about how we determine school awards5k
Students enrolled
83%
Online student enrollment
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Black
53%
White
23%
Asian
11%
Unknown
7%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
71%
Socio-economic diversity
43% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
38
Total Online Enrollment
4,173
Percent of Programs Online
55% On-campus
45% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 75% online
Associate 60% online
Bachelor's 16% online
Graduate Certificate 100% online
Master's 93% online
Doctorate 100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $26,650 | $26,650 |
Graduate | $10,350 | $10,350 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $650 |
On-campus room and board | $8,800 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,000 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $6,000 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,000 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,000 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $37,100 | $37,100 |
Off-campus without family | $34,300 | $34,300 |
Off-campus with family | $31,300 | $31,300 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
48%
State Grant Aid
23%
Institution Grant Aid
94%
Pell Grant
43%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debt after graduation
$35k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
6English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
7Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
8Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
9History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
10History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
12Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International/Globalization Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
16Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
17Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
19Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
20Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
22Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Fine and Studio Arts Management
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Dance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Arts Management
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Pedagogy
BA
MA
DOC
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