A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Belhaven University are predominantly Black with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 65% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
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.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
35%
|
| Black |
48%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 114% more female students than male students enrolled at Belhaven University with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Belhaven University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
32%
|
| Women |
68%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,156
|
| Women |
2,471
|
Belhaven University serves a low number of students outside of Mississippi, with 50 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
50%
|
| Out of State |
48%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
22% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 57.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 49.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175421 IPEDS survey data for Belhaven University.