Belhaven University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5508 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1536 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1453 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 18 | In Mississippi |
| #4 of 5 | In Jackson |
| #6194 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
| #6492 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
| #6606 of 6,655 | For Law |
| #6672 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 53%
- Undergraduates
- 1,452
- Graduates
- 2,164
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- 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 53% and is among the top 17% 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 | 53% | 55% | 52% |
| Applicants | 2,156 | 907 | 1,249 |
| Admissions | 1,148 | 500 | 648 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 247 | 116 | 131 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 2 | 2 |
299 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,121 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
3 or 1%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
107 or 45%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Belhaven University are 18-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| 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 | 1772 (49%) |
|---|---|
| White | 954 (27%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 340 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 258 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 143 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 99 (3%) |
| Asian | 21 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (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 $22,145 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 | $16,855 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,039 |
| $48-75K | $24,853 |
| $75-110K | $28,359 |
| $110K+ | $25,276 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,800 | $10,890 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,800 | $10,890 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,800 | $10,890 |
| Fee in-district | $395 | $540 |
| Fee in-state | $395 | $540 |
| Fee out-of-state | $395 | $540 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 672 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,400 |
Belhaven University majors
Belhaven University has granted 397 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs, 687 master's across 9 programs, and 33 doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Belhaven University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 9 | 109 | 231 | |
| Education, General | 12 | 221 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 4 | 14 | 74 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 59 | 33 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 21 | 59 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 21 | 12 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 29 | |||
| Applied Psychology | 23 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 19 | |||
| Accounting | 16 | |||
| Psychology, General | 15 | |||
| Dance, General | 13 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | |||
| Public Administration | 12 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | |||
| Information Technology | 10 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 | |||
| Social Work | 10 | |||
| Computer Science | 9 | |||
| Graphic Design | 9 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 7 | |||
| History, General | 5 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |||
| Creative Writing | 4 | |||
| General Studies | 4 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | |||
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 17 | 397 | 687 | 33 |
Belhaven University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 45% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 41% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Belhaven University has published 146 scientific papers with 1,011 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 91 |
| 2023 | 6 | 81 |
| 2024 | 6 | 95 |
Notable alumni
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Rachel Dolezal
- Enrolled in Belhaven University
- Studied in 2000
- Occupations
- activistpainterhuman rights activistteacher
- Biography
-
Nkechi Amare Diallo is an American former college instructor and activist known for presenting herself as a black woman despite being born to white parents. She is also a former National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chapter president.
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Angie Thomas
- Enrolled in Belhaven University
- Graduated with licentiate
- Occupations
- musicianwriterchildren's writernovelist
- Biography
-
Angie 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.
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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 | 480 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1500 Peachtree St Jackson, Mississippi, 39202 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 154,000 |
| Phone | 6019685940 |