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#3 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi

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Overview

Enrollment

4,278
Belhaven University overview
Location Jackson, Mississippi
Online belhaven.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)
Belhaven University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Jackson, Mississippi, Belhaven University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs.   The school has a religious affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA) faith. In the most recent statistical year 1,787 prospective students applied, and 1,144 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 212 enrolled in the school.  1,321 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,957 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $27,450 plus fees of $375. Belhaven University is ranked 657 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

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

5/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

5/10

Value

Belhaven University is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Belhaven University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admission Standards

Moderate
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SAT 980/1260
ACT 19/24
GPA 3.5

Applications Accepted

64% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$27,450
Costs for Belhaven University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$650
Other Fees$375
Room and Board $8,950
Budget for Other Expenses$1,000
Total One Year Cost$38,425

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

48% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Belhaven University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 40%
Visual and Performing Arts 12%
Social Sciences 10%
Health Professions 8%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 6%

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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.