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Belhaven University

Jackson, MSPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 50% Acceptance
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50%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$15,676
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.5K
Students
Small campus body
$38,987
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Belhaven University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Jackson, MS. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 50%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.5K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
50% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading490 - 668
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math520 - 630
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 24
1typical 50% range36
50%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing21% of degrees
Health Sciences14% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,098
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,706
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,780
Earnings 5yr: $56,268
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,042
Earnings 5yr: $63,572
Debt: $37,624
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $61,307
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,692
Earnings 5yr: $54,729
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,247
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,756
Earnings 5yr: $42,763
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $55,675
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $53,958
Earnings 5yr: $61,220
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,725
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,369
Earnings 5yr: $53,359
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,594
Earnings 5yr: $53,486
Debt: $44,259
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,210
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,516
Earnings 5yr: $43,018
Debt: $38,582
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,349
Earnings 5yr: $44,902
Debt: $26,750
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,959
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,933
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,735
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,213
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $41,825
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,751
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $34,907
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,109
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$15,676
In-State Tuition$30,250
Out-of-State Tuition$30,250
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

49%
Pell Grants
68%
Take Loans
46%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$38,987
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$46,440

Completion Signals

49%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
68%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,549
Est. Monthly Payment
$200/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

37%
Men
63%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
40%
Part-Time Share
22%
Avg Family Income
$39,294
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