Belhaven University

4-years Private College In Jackson, MS

Belhaven University (referred to as Belhaven) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Jackson, MS. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at Belhaven University is $29,195. The school has a total enrollment of 3,627 and student to faculty ratio is 11.11% (9 to 1).The highest degree offered at Belhaven University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$29,195 (2023)
Acceptance Rate42.60%
Student Population3,627
Test Scores1,165 (SAT) 20 (ACT)
Graduation Rate45%
Student to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
Belhaven University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1946 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Belhaven University is $29,195 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Belhaven University is $11,430 for academic year 2021-2022. Belhaven University offers the alternative tuition plans. 76 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $15,649 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Belhaven University is 42.60% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.75%. The average SAT score is 1,165 and the average ACT score is 20. Belhaven University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 3,627 students are attending at Belhaven University (1,501 undergraduate students). There are 75 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 423 part-time faculty working for Belhaven University. The students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 303 (full-time) and 454 (part-time). The graduation rate at Belhaven University is 45% and the retention rate is 67% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Belhaven University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Belhaven University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Belhaven University campus, academic/career services, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Belhaven University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Placement services for completers