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Overview
Belhaven University is a Comprehensive institution located in Jackson, MS, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1500 Peachtree Street
Jackson, MS 39202
United States
Jackson, MS 39202
United States
Contact
Ms. Suzanne T. Sullivan
Assistant Vice President for Traditional and Online Admissions
Email: admission@belhaven.edu
Phone: 601-968-5940
Fax: 601-968-8946
Assistant Vice President for Traditional and Online Admissions
Email: admission@belhaven.edu
Phone: 601-968-5940
Fax: 601-968-8946
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Anatomy |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Cell/cellular Biology And Histology |
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| Ecology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management, General |
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| Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General |
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| Organizational Leadership |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Journalism |
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| Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication |
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| Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Sports Communication |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Elementary Education And Teaching |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health/health Care Administration/management |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Humanities/humanistic Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies |
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| International/globalization Studies |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology, Other |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies, General |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemical Physics |
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| Chemistry, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Psychology |
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| Psychology, General |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Social Sciences, General |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bible/biblical Studies |
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| Pastoral Counseling And Specialized Ministries, Other |
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| Youth Ministry |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art/art Studies, General |
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| Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General |
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| Dance, General |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Film/cinema/media Studies |
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| Fine And Studio Arts Management |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Music Pedagogy |
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| Music Performance, General |
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| Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,961
Applied
1,012
Accepted
1,982
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,223
Females Applied
602
Females Accepted
49%
Male Admissions
738
Males Applied
410
Males Accepted
56%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.4
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 One recommendation |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 573 | 538 | 643 | |
| SAT Math | 552 | 500 | 583 | |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 22 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
26,650
Private
Fees
375
Full-time student fees
8,800
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
18,695
Avg. Financial Aid Package
21,457
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
7,876
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,513
Avg. Loan Aid
10,822
Avg. Grant Aid
12,898
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
42%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
13%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,982
Total Undergrad students
0%
International Students
41%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.08% |
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| Black or African American | 37.86% |
| White or Caucasian | 38.42% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.61% |
| Asian | 9.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 2.35% |
| Other | 6.84% |
Gender
Male (35.92%)
Female (64.08%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 22% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day, Luau and Singing Christmas Tree
Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day, Luau and Singing Christmas Tree
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Belhaven Activities Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Reformed University Fellowship, Phi Beta Lambda and Belhaven University New Music Society
Belhaven Activities Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Reformed University Fellowship, Phi Beta Lambda and Belhaven University New Music Society
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | |
No |
| Basketball | |
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No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
No |
| Football | |
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No |
| Golf | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
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No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Tennis | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
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No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
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No |
| Softball | |
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No |
| Tennis | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
Faculty
429
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 117
Part-time - 312
Male - 217
Female - 211
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