Belhaven University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5292 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1476 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1393 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 18 | In Mississippi |
| #4 of 5 | In Jackson |
| #6182 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| #6498 of 7,088 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
| #6616 of 6,670 | For Law |
| #6680 of 6,742 | For Political Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Undergraduates
- 1,614
- Graduates
- 2,599
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.belhaven.edu
Belhaven University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Belhaven University has an acceptance rate of 50% and is among the top 15% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 52% | 48% |
| Applicants | 2,637 | 965 | 1,672 |
| Admissions | 1,312 | 506 | 806 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 241 | 120 | 121 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
313 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,224 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
20 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1298
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Belhaven University are 1010-1298 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
159 or 75%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Belhaven University are 19-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 1878 (45%) |
|---|---|
| White | 978 (23%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 728 (17%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 342 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 141 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 99 (2%) |
| Asian | 19 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Belhaven University is $16,299 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $10,551 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,820 |
| $48-75K | $16,967 |
| $75-110K | $19,476 |
| $110K+ | $20,928 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,800 | $11,070 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,800 | $11,070 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,800 | $11,070 |
| Fee in-district | $450 | $630 |
| Fee in-state | $450 | $630 |
| Fee out-of-state | $450 | $630 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 642 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,800 |
Belhaven University majors
Belhaven University has granted 297 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 502 master's across 9 programs, and 24 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Belhaven University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 5 | 48 | 198 | 3 |
| Education, General | 99 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | 6 | 67 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 20 | 48 | ||
| Information Technology | 42 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | 18 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | 21 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 21 | |||
| Applied Psychology | 19 | |||
| Computer Science | 16 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | |||
| Dance, General | 12 | |||
| Public Administration | 12 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Accounting | 8 | |||
| Creative Writing | 8 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | |||
| Graphic Design | 8 | |||
| Psychology, General | 8 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 6 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |||
| Music, General | 5 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 4 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 4 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 4 | |||
| Social Work | 4 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 3 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 2 | |||
| Music Pedagogy | 2 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |||
| History, General | 1 | |||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 1 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 6 | 297 | 502 | 24 |
Belhaven University has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 40% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 33% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Belhaven University has published 153 scientific papers with 1,064 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Computer Science, Sociology, History, Biology, Medicine, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 6 |
| 2008 | 1 | 8 |
| 2009 | 2 | 12 |
| 2010 | 8 | 21 |
| 2011 | 4 | 30 |
| 2012 | 4 | 43 |
| 2013 | 8 | 54 |
| 2014 | 4 | 56 |
| 2015 | 3 | 65 |
| 2016 | 8 | 54 |
| 2017 | 9 | 44 |
| 2018 | 6 | 59 |
| 2019 | 9 | 62 |
| 2020 | 30 | 74 |
| 2021 | 2 | 104 |
| 2022 | 6 | 89 |
| 2023 | 6 | 82 |
| 2024 | 7 | 96 |
| 2025 | 7 | 68 |
Notable alumni
-
Rachel Dolezal
- Enrolled in Belhaven University
- Studied in 2000
- Occupations
- activistpainterhuman rights defenderteacher
- Biography
-
Nkechi Amare Diallo Listen is an American activist, author, artist, and former college instructor known for presenting herself as a Black woman despite having been born to white parents.
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Angie Thomas
- Enrolled in Belhaven University
- Graduated with licentiate
- Occupations
- writerchildren's writernovelistmusician
- Biography
-
Angela Thomas is an American young adult author, best known for writing The Hate U Give (2017). Her second young adult novel, On the Come Up, was released on February 25, 2019. Her most recent novel, Concrete Rose, was released on January 12, 2021.
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Tramaine Brock
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Tramaine Brock Sr. is an American former professional football cornerback. He played college football at Belhaven University and the University of Minnesota before signing with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2010.
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Ted Baehr
- Occupations
- journalistfilm critic
- Biography
-
Millard Robert E. Theodore Baehr is an American media critic and chairman of the Christian Film and Television Commission, a division of Good News Communications, Inc. He is publisher and editor-in-chief of Movieguide, a website and biweekly journal that evaluates motion pictures and other entertainment products from a Christian perspective on suitability for family consumption. He also hosts nationally and internationally syndicated Movieguide radio and television programs.
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Joel Bomgar
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Joel Bomgaars, known professionally as Joel Bomgar, is an American businessman and politician. He is the founder of Bomgar Corporation, a technology company. He served in the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the 58th district from 2016 to 2024.
General info
| Alternative names | BU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1883 |
| Motto | Non Ministrari Sed Ministrare Not to be served but to serve |
| Colors | forest green, vegas gold |
| Academic calendar | July to June |
| Total FTE staff | 456 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1500 Peachtree Street Jackson, Mississippi, 39202 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 154,000 |
| Phone | 6019685940 |