Belhaven University

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Jackson, MS
  • 0 reviews
#3 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi
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Overview

Total enrollment

4,213
Belhaven University overview
Belhaven University overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Belhaven University is a private Christian liberal arts institution located in the historic Belhaven neighborhood of Jackson, Mississippi's capital city. The campus, established in 1883, features Tudor-Gothic architecture across its 42-acre urban setting and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With its Christian foundation central to its educational mission, Belhaven offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in the creative arts, including one of the South's leading dance programs, along with notable offerings in business, education, and healthcare administration. The university maintains strict residential requirements for undergraduate students, with most living in one of six campus dormitories, and competes in the NCAA Division III Southern Athletic Conference as the Belhaven Blazers.

Belhaven University is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.

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Ratings

Belhaven University is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    7 out of 10
  • Resources
    3 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    6 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for Belhaven University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate
Belhaven University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1010/1298
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/24
  • GPA 3.5

Acceptance Rate

49.8%
Belhaven University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 18.5%
  • Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$30,250
Costs for Belhaven University
Fee Cost
Tuition $30,250
Books and Supplies $1,500
Other Fees $450
Room and Board $9,800
Budget for Other Expenses $1,000
Total One Year Cost $43,000
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

48% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Belhaven University are Business, Visual and Performing Arts, and Social Sciences. 40% of students major in Business, 12% in Visual and Performing Arts, and 10% in Social Sciences.

  • Business 40%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 12%
  • Social Sciences 10%
  • Health Professions 8%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 6%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175421.

GPA calculator: Belhaven University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026