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
Belhaven University is a private not-for-profit which was founded in 1883 through the merger of a college and institute and since then it is providing nationally recognized academics, excellent faculty, and affordability. The university is headquartered at Jackson, Mississippi and Belhaven University Address is 1500 Peachtree St, Jackson, Mississippi 39202. It is having various other branches in different states of the U.S. The university is religiously affiliated by Presbyterian Church. It is one among the 36 universities nationally accredited for each of its major in arts (music, visual art, theatre, and dance).
The university is accredited by the Southern Association of colleges and schools commission on Colleges.
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University's acceptance rate is 43%.
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The student-faculty ratio is 11:1.
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The retention rate is 67% and the total graduation rate is 36%.
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The total student population is 4,758 which includes 1,359 full-time and 3,399 part-time students.
Online Education at Belhaven University
The online programs are provided with convenient schedules, affordable tuition fees, and each student is given personal attention by the faculty. All classes are taught from a Christian Worldview perspective.
The online platform is available for on-campus students as well to access the information and events happening in the university. To submit their assignments and projects online and to access e-library.
For more info on Tuition and Fees
Reviews
The university reviews are given below.
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Professors are experienced and helpful for the students.
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Help from the counselors is available and the small class sizes make the student-faculty interaction easier.
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University is well organized and proficient in providing financial aid.
Rankings
According to the US News and World Report, the following are the rankings given to the university.
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It is ranked 199th in 'Best online Bachelor’s programs'.
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It is ranked between 120-158 in 'Best Online Graduate Business programs(without MBA)'.
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It is ranked between 205-267 in 'Best Online MBA programs'.
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It is ranked between 224-291 in 'Best Online Graduate Education programs'.
Admissions
Application Deadline
N/A
Acceptance Rate
52%
SAT Range
N/A
ACT Range
N/A
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
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
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
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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
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
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$18486 is the average amount awarded for a grant or scholarship.
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MESG and MTAG are the State grants offered to the students.
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Pell grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Direct Subsidized, Direct Unsubsidized, and Direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins Loans and Federal Work-study are the Federal aids available for the students.
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Post 9/11 GI Bill, Tuition Assistance, Vocational Rehabilitation, and LEAP are the various military financial aids provided.
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Belhaven University federal school code is 002397.
