Belhaven University - Reviews and Rankings

52%

Acceptance Rate

$15,722

Avg.Financial Aid

002397

FAFSA Code

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About Belhaven University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Private

Not-For-Profit

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

4,205

Website

www.belhaven.edu

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SACSCOC

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Presbyterian Church (USA)

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Yes

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Location & Contact

Address

1500 Peachtree St

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 6019685940
Fax: 6013530701

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Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

FALSE

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

52%

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SAT Range

N/A

ACT Range

N/A

Application Fee

$25

SAT/ACT

Neither required nor recommended

High School GPA

Required

Accept Common App

None

The admissions process is moderately difficult albeit selective in its approach. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $25, as part of the admission process at BU. As a general rule, securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant’s chances of securing admission. However, at Belhaven University, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 1500 Peachtree St, Jackson, Mississippi 39202. They can also call them at (601) 968-5940.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$18,734

Average Annual Cost

$24,950

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Books And Supplies

$650

Other Fees

$350

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$8,500

Budget For Other Expenses

$1,000

Total One Year Cost

$35,450

Before applying to BU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $35,252. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($26,202), books and supplies ($650), room and boarding ($8,800), and budget for other expenses ($1,000). For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Student:Faculty Ratio

10:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

67%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

42%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

48%

Male Professors

52%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Business Administration, Management...

198 Graduates

Social Sciences, General

52 Graduates

Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

49 Graduates

Health and Medical Administrative S...

44 Graduates

Bible/Biblical Studies

42 Graduates

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

30 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

25 Graduates

Registered Nursing, Administration,...

23 Graduates

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Ps...

20 Graduates

Fine and Studio Arts

14 Graduates

Psychology, General

13 Graduates

Philosophy

12 Graduates

Accounting and Related Services

11 Graduates

Biology, General

10 Graduates

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

10 Graduates

Chemistry

8 Graduates

Communication and Media Studies

8 Graduates

English Language and Literature, Ge...

8 Graduates

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...

8 Graduates

Social Work

8 Graduates

Dance

7 Graduates

Music

6 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

6 Graduates

History

5 Graduates

Design and Applied Arts

4 Graduates

Intercultural/Multicultural and Div...

2 Graduates

Mathematics

2 Graduates

Computer Science

1 Graduates

International/Global Studies

1 Graduates

Philosophy and Religious Studies, G...

1 Graduates

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

2,307

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

59%

Full-time

50%

Part-time

50%

Students Gender

Male

35%

US National: 44%

Female

65%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

41% White

8% Unknown

40% Black

5% Hispanic

3% Two or more races

2% Non Resident alien

1% Asian

0% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

53%

Out Of State

45%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$57,705 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 84% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

84%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Blazers

School Colors

green and vegas gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

American Southwest Conference

Total Male Athletes

225

Total Female Athletes

102

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

Yes

Campus Emergency Phones

Yes

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Yes

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

Yes

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $8,800 per year for living on campus. Several dining and meal plan options are available for the students at BU. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At BU, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 35% and 65%, respectively.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$31,700/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$37,300/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$23,102

$37,500

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$240 - 389

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$15,722

Students Receiving Federal Grants

52%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,822

Students Receiving State Aid

18%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,033

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$12,934

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$17,877

$30K - $48K

$17,947

$48K - $75K

$15,928

$75K - $110K

$13,998

> $110K

$12,610

The financial aid department of Belhaven University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $5,204, whereas the financial aid is $14,241. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $1,593 as well as institutional aid worth $14,241.

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