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

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Cell/cellular Biology And Histology
Ecology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Sports Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health/health Care Administration/management
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology, Other
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Psychology
Psychology, General
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, General
Social Sciences, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Pastoral Counseling And Specialized Ministries, Other
Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Graphic Design
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,589

Applied

1,103

Accepted

1,501

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,601

Females Applied

657

Females Accepted

41%

Acceptance Rate

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 %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	573	485	640
SAT Math	535	495	560
ACT Composite	21	18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

28,800

Private

Fees

395

Full-time student fees

9,400

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

15,341

Avg. Financial Aid Package

19,107

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

11,748

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

12,887

Avg. Loan Aid

15,063

Avg. Grant Aid

16,051

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

65%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

3%

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	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	40%

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		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

497

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 79

Part-time - 418

Male - 236

Female - 261