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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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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Human Resources Management |
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| Organizational Leadership |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| 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 |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health/health-care Administration |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Humanities |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/global Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies Related |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Psychology |
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| Psychology |
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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 |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biblical Studies |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dance |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Film/cinema/video Studies |
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| Fine And Studio Arts Management |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,324
Applied
1,374
Accepted
2,482
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,451
Females Applied
868
Females Accepted
60%
Male Admissions
873
Males Applied
506
Males Accepted
58%
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 | 520 | 630 | |
| SAT Math | 552 | 513 | 590 | |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 22 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
25,825
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
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% |
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| 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 | |
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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 |
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| 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
456
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 95
Part-time - 361
Male - 245
Female - 211
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