About Belhaven University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
4,205
Website
www.belhaven.eduAccreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Presbyterian Church (USA)
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
52%
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
$18,734
Average Annual Cost
$24,950
Books And Supplies
$650
Other Fees
$350
Room And Board
$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.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
67%
Part-Time Retention Rate
42%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
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
59%
Part-time
50%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
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
No
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
11
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
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$240 - 389
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$15,722
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,822
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,033
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$12,934
Average Grant & Scholarship by 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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