Belhaven University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Jackson, Mississippi with 1,471 undergraduates. It admits 50% of applicants, costs an average of $18,078 a year after grants and graduates 61% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Belhaven University acceptance rate and admissions
Belhaven University admitted 50% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 2. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 490 to 668, math 520 to 630). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Belhaven University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: $25 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Belhaven University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Belhaven University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $30,400 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $9,800 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $42,952 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $18,078 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $18,078 a year after grants and scholarships, $24,874 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Belhaven University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Belhaven University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 61% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $50,101 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $25,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 50% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Belhaven University majors and what graduates earn
Belhaven University awarded bachelor's degrees in 35 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($79,098).
All 35 majors at Belhaven University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Belhaven University
11 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 11 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 198 | $58,546 | $42,781 |
| Education | Master's | 99 | $46,977 | $33,719 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Master's | 67 | $51,897 | $27,859 |
| Health administration | Master's | 48 | $51,758 | $40,504 |
| Computer and information sciences | Master's | 42 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 21 | n/a | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 18 | $50,987 | $40,504 |
| Public administration | Master's | 12 | $45,687 | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 9 | $55,359 | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 9 | $50,702 | n/a |
| Business administration | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,471 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 63% women, 37% men
- 12 students for every faculty member
- Setting: midsize city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Belhaven University?
Belhaven University admitted 50% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Belhaven University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $30,400. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $18,078 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Belhaven University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 490 to 668 in reading and writing and 520 to 630 in math, and 19 to 24 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Belhaven University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Belhaven University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Belhaven University?
61% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Belhaven University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $50,101 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.