At a glance
Average net price
$15,676
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
48.5%
Admission rate
50%
Undergrad size
1,471
In-state tuition
$30,250
Out-of-state tuition
$30,250
Cost of attendance
$39,793
Median earnings (10y)
$46,440
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,124
- ACT midpoint
- 22
- Retention
- 67.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (28%), business (21%), health (14%).
- STEM12%
- Health14%
- Business21%
- Humanities & arts28%
- Social sciences14%
- Trades & services12%
- Business20.8%~306 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~209 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions13.5%~199 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Parks & recreation10.2%~150 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology8.9%~131 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science5.3%~78 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English4.3%~63 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~58 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Theology2.3%~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics2.0%~29 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences2.0%~29 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication2.0%~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education1.3%~19 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.0%~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.3%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 668 | $47,657 | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | 448 | $40,875 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 261 | $41,855 | $37,624 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Graduate certificate | 207 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 178 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 119 | $41,829 | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | Master's | 106 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 65 | $26,085 | $26,750 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor's | 65 | $29,564 | $41,825 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 64 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 53 | $50,808 | $27,706 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Graduate certificate | 47 | $49,077 | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 46 | $38,481 | $44,259 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 40 | $40,437 | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 37 | $38,539 | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | Bachelor's | 32 | $26,994 | $38,582 |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 30 | $14,825 | $22,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | $29,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 28 | $42,145 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 26 | $24,068 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 22 | — | $26,735 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 20 | $27,622 | — |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | $26,423 | $46,098 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Graduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Graduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Graduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Graduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 10 | — | $34,907 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Graduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Belhaven University
Belhaven University is a mid-sized institution located in Jackson, Mississippi, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,471 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Visual & performing arts, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Belhaven University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,676 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $30,250 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $39,793 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 48.5%, a average completion outcome. 67.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $46,440 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Belhaven University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Visual & performing arts, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (28% of credentials), business (21% of credentials), social sciences (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Belhaven University accepts 50% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,124. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 22.
Location & campus
Set in Jackson, Mississippi (city), Belhaven University draws students from across Mississippi and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Belhaven University
Q.How much does Belhaven University cost?
The average net price at Belhaven University is $15,676 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $39,793.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Belhaven University?
Belhaven University has a 6-year graduation rate of 48.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Belhaven University?
Belhaven University admits 50% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Belhaven University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Belhaven University graduate earns $46,440 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Belhaven University?
Published tuition is $30,250 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Belhaven University located?
Belhaven University is located in Jackson, Mississippi (ZIP 39202).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Belhaven University at their official website.