Belhaven University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Belhaven University is a private research university in Jackson, Mississippi, enrolling about 1,471 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 49.75% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,440 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $30,250
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,676 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 49.75% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,471 77.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.54%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 39.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 16.2%
- Average SAT Score: 1124
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,091
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,156
- Room & Board: $9,800 annual estimate
Belhaven University: what the data shows
Common questions about Belhaven University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Belhaven University?
Belhaven University is located in Jackson, MS (ZIP 39202).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Belhaven University public or private?
Belhaven University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Belhaven University cost?
Published tuition: $30,250.
Average net price after aid: $15,676.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,551 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,820 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,967 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,476 |
| $110,001+ | $20,928 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $121,000.
How hard is it to get into Belhaven University?
Admission rate: 49.75%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1124 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Belhaven University?
Total enrollment: 1,471 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,091 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,599 students.
About 78% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Belhaven University?
150%-time completion rate: 48.54%.
First-year retention: 67.8%.
What do graduates of Belhaven University earn?
Median earnings: $38,987 six years after entry; $46,440 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,333.
48.65% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Belhaven University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (254 completions)
- Education, General (99 completions)
- Bible/Biblical Studies (79 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (73 completions)
- Information Technology (42 completions)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other (37 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (35 completions)
- Reading Teacher Education (34 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (30 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Belhaven University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 49.75%; completion rate 48.54%; median earnings $46,440 at 10 years; net price $15,676. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$30,250
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Belhaven University was $30,250.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,676
2024 Value
In 2024 Belhaven University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,676.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$62,704 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,676 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$121,000 4-Year Tuition
$9,800 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$41,550 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$166,200 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Belhaven University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
48.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
67.88% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Belhaven University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Belhaven University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $19,970 | $19,970 | $22,258 |
| 2014 | $20,780 | $20,780 | $18,650 |
| 2015 | $21,816 | $21,816 | $18,756 |
| 2016 | $23,016 | $23,016 | $18,256 |
| 2017 | $24,250 | $24,250 | $17,395 |
| 2018 | $25,300 | $25,300 | $18,460 |
| 2019 | $26,202 | $26,202 | $17,439 |
| 2020 | $27,025 | $27,025 | $16,228 |
| 2021 | $27,825 | $27,825 | $18,088 |
| 2022 | $28,375 | $28,375 | $20,213 |
| 2023 | $29,195 | $29,195 | $22,078 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
49.75% Acceptance Rate
2,156 Total Applicants
1,148 Students Admitted
251 First-Time Students Enrolled
21.86% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1124
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Belhaven University reported total enrollment of about 1,471 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (46.8%), White (35.8%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (5.6%). About 48.65% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
77.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Belhaven University in 2024 is 1,471 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,091 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,599 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 46.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
37.86% 100% Completion Time
48.54% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.86% of students graduating from Belhaven University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 37% male / 63% female
- Education, General: 14% male / 86% female
- Bible/Biblical Studies: 63% male / 37% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Belhaven University.
Return on Investment
$26,333 Median Student Debt
$46,440 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
56.70% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
640.62% Return on Investment
5.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Belhaven University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 47 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 254 completions
2. Education, General: 99 completions
3. Bible/Biblical Studies: 79 completions
4. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 73 completions
5. Information Technology: 42 completions
6. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other: 37 completions
7. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 35 completions
8. Reading Teacher Education: 34 completions
9. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 30 completions
Most popular programs at Belhaven University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Belhaven University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Belhaven University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 16.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,643
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,351
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Belhaven University is a private non-profit institution located in Jackson, MS, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Education, General, Bible/Biblical Studies. Enrollment is approximately 1,471 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (46.8%), White (35.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (5.6%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 49.75%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1124. The 150%-time completion rate is 48.54%. Approximately 48.65% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Jackson, MS 39202
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Belhaven University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Belhaven University located?
Belhaven University is located in Jackson, MS.
What is Belhaven University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Belhaven University is 49.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,156 applicants and 1,148 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Belhaven University cost?
Reported tuition is $30,250 and average net price is $15,676 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,800 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Belhaven University?
Belhaven University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,091 students, Black or African American (46.8%), White (35.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Belhaven University?
About 39.5% of students at Belhaven University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Belhaven University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Belhaven University reports midpoint SAT about 1124 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Belhaven University earn?
Median earnings are $38,987 six years after entry and $46,440 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Belhaven University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Belhaven University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,333.
Is Belhaven University public or private?
Belhaven University is a private nonprofit institution located in Jackson, MS.
Is Belhaven University an HBCU?
No. Belhaven University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Belhaven University a tribal college?
No. Belhaven University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Mississippi college costs
- Mississippi colleges by ROI
- Jackson, Mississippi city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Mississippi
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.