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Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi 39202

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Belhaven University is a private institution in Jackson with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1050, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,440 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,078.

Established
1883
Motto
Non Ministari Sed Ministare
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division III ranks
Division
Division III

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53%Acceptance
1050SAT Avg
1,370Students
13:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$46,440Earnings 10yr
$22,078Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Belhaven University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate53.3%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1823

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

53.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1050

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$29,195
Room & Board$9,400
Books & Supplies$650
Total Cost of Attendance$38,359
Average Net Price$22,078
Median Debt at Graduation$26,333
Monthly Payment (10yr)$279

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,855
$30–48K$17,039
$48–75K$24,853
$75–110K$28,359
$110K+$25,276

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,078

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

34.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,549

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (84)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,370
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
45%

Race & Ethnicity

White 37%
Black 44%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.1%
Freshman Retention68.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,987
8 Years$42,414
10 Years$46,440

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,700
Men
$51,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Blazers

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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