Belhaven University
Jackson, MS · Private
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Belhaven University admitted 49.8% of applicants university-wide (1,312 of 2,637).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 49.8% | 1,312 | 2,637 |
| In-state | 66.7% | 600 | 900 |
| Out-of-state | 75.0% | 300 | 400 |
| International applicants | 50.0% | 50 | 100 |
| Men | 52.4% | 506 | 965 |
| Women | 48.2% | 806 | 1,672 |
Of 1,312 admitted students, 243 enrolled (18.5% yield).
Belhaven University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1010–1298
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 19–24
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Belhaven University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $44,050/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,250 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $13,800 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $44,050/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $10,551 |
| $30k–48k | $12,820 |
| $48k–75k | $16,967 |
| $75k–110k | $19,476 |
| Over $110k | $20,928 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Belhaven Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- International Student Scholarship — $2,000 - $12,000 per year (International Aid)
- Achievement Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (Merit)
Belhaven University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application
- Official high school transcript
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application
- Official high school transcript
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Belhaven University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Belhaven University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $46,440
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 48.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 68%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,333
- At graduation
Belhaven University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #395
- Niche: #637
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (22%), Visual & performing arts (14%), Psychology (10%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 60% of class sections have under 20 students.
Belhaven University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.