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Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

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Overview

Belhaven University is a University institution located in Jackson, MS, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1500 Peachtree Street
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

Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Cell/cellular Biology And Histology Checkmark
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Business Administration And Management, General Checkmark
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General Checkmark
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia Checkmark
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Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication Checkmark
Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other Checkmark
Speech Communication And Rhetoric Checkmark
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Education Associate Bachelors
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English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
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English Language And Literature, General Checkmark
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Registered Nursing/registered Nurse Checkmark
History Associate Bachelors
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities Associate Bachelors
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other Checkmark
Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies Checkmark
International/globalization Studies Checkmark
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other Checkmark
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies Associate Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology Checkmark
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology, Other Checkmark
Sport And Fitness Administration/management Checkmark
Philosophy And Religious Studies Associate Bachelors
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Philosophy And Religious Studies, General Checkmark
Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Psychology Associate Bachelors
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions Associate Bachelors
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Security And Protective Services Associate Bachelors
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Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General Checkmark
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Theology And Religious Vocations Associate Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies Checkmark
Pastoral Counseling And Specialized Ministries, Other Checkmark
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Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General Checkmark
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General Checkmark
Dance, General Checkmark
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General Checkmark
Film/cinema/media Studies Checkmark
Fine And Studio Arts Management Checkmark
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Music Performance, General Checkmark
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,589
Applied
1,103
Accepted
1,501
Enrolled
43%
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Female Admissions

1,601
Females Applied
657
Females Accepted
41%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

988
Males Applied
446
Males Accepted
45%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

25
Application Fee
3.5
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen Not reported Not reported Yes
Out of state 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 % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 573 485 640
SAT Math 535 495 560
ACT Composite 21 18 24

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

29,800
Private
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Fees

450
Full-time student fees
9,800
Room & board

Financial Aid

20,100
Avg. Financial Aid Package
23,200
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
33,359
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,885
Avg. Loan Aid
13,162
Avg. Grant Aid
7,071
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
99% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
62%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
13%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,501
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
38%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 4.03%
Black or African American 42.93%
White or Caucasian 38.33%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.78%
Asian 0.57%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.07%
Two or more races 3.82%
Other 8.13%

Gender

Male (37.64%)
Female (62.36%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
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 40%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
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Marching band Checkmark
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Campus events:
Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day, Luau and Singing Christmas Tree

Student Services

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Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

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

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
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Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball Checkmark Division 3 No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Cheerleading No No No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 3 No
Football Checkmark Division 3 No
Golf Checkmark Division 3 No
Indoor Track No No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball No No No
Tennis Checkmark Division 3 No
Track And Field Checkmark Division 3 No
Volleyball No No No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No No No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Cheerleading No Checkmark No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 3 No
Football No No No
Golf No No No
Indoor Track No No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball Checkmark Division 3 No
Tennis Checkmark Division 3 No
Track And Field Checkmark Division 3 No
Volleyball Checkmark Division 3 No

Faculty

497
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 79
Part-time - 418
Male - 236
Female - 261
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