Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Jackson, Mississippi |
| Online | belhaven.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Belhaven University is a private Christian liberal arts institution located in the historic Belhaven neighborhood of Jackson, Mississippi's capital city. The campus, established in 1883, features Tudor-Gothic architecture across its 42-acre urban setting and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With its Christian foundation central to its educational mission, Belhaven offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in the creative arts, including one of the South's leading dance programs, along with notable offerings in business, education, and healthcare administration. The university maintains strict residential requirements for undergraduate students, with most living in one of six campus dormitories, and competes in the NCAA Division III Southern Athletic Conference as the Belhaven Blazers.
Belhaven University is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Belhaven University is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Belhaven University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#844 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#525 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Mississippi
#3 in Best Private Colleges in Mississippi
#23 in Best Value Colleges in Mississippi
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1200 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $650 |
| Other Fees | $395 |
| Room and Board | $9,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,245 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 40% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175421 IPEDS survey data for Belhaven University.
Current students may use the Belhaven University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025