Belhaven University

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

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

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Human Resources Management
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Sports Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health/health-care Administration
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities
Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/global Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies Related
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Psychology
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government
Social Sciences
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Biblical Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Dance
Dramatic/theater Arts
Film/cinema/video Studies
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Graphic Design
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,324

Applied

1,374

Accepted

2,482

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,451

Females Applied

868

Females Accepted

60%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

873

Males Applied

506

Males Accepted

58%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.4

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
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
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 %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	573	520	630
SAT Math	552	513	590
ACT Composite	22	22	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

24,950

Fees

350

Full-time student fees

8,500

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

16,092

Avg. Financial Aid Package

18,292

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,999

Avg. Loan Aid

10,963

Avg. Grant Aid

11,243

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

65%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

7%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,482

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

33%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.23%
Black or African American	44.9%
White or Caucasian	38.26%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.37%
Asian	0.91%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	2.66%
Other	5.81%

Gender

Male (34.41%)

Female (65.59%)

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	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

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

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
Baseball	No		No
Basketball			No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football			No
Golf	No		No
Soccer			No
Softball		No	No
Tennis	No		No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball			No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football		No	No
Golf	No		No
Soccer			No
Softball			No
Tennis	No		No
Volleyball			No

Faculty

456

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 95

Part-time - 361

Male - 245

Female - 211

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