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Belhaven University
Belhaven University
JACKSON, MS . 4 Year 4.0
#530 in Best Colleges in America
1500 PEACHTREE ST JACKSON, MS 39202

Overview

Belhaven University, located in Jackson, Mississippi, USA, was founded in 1883 and is a private Christian liberal arts university. The university offers over 80 undergraduate and graduate programs across various fields, including the arts, business, education, nursing, and STEM, with all courses grounded in a Christian worldview. Belhaven is renowned for its excellence in arts education and is one of the few universities in the United States to be accredited in all four major arts disciplines: music, dance, theater, and visual arts. The university emphasizes small class sizes with a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, focusing on developing students' academic abilities and spiritual growth. Belhaven also offers online courses to accommodate working adults and graduate students seeking further education.

Rankings

  • 38

    #38 in Best Colleges for Sports Management in America

  • 5

    #5 2 in Best Christian Colleges in America

  • 52

    #52 in Best Christian Colleges in America

  • Best Colleges for Sports Management in America 38 of 454
  • Best Christian Colleges in America 52 of 333
  • Best Colleges for Religious Studies in America 55 of 378

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • B Value
  • A Diversity
  • A Campus
  • B Athletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • B Location
  • ADorms
  • B+Campus Food
  • A Student Life
  • ASafety

Majors

  • Business
    277 Graduates
  • Psychology
    50 Graduates
  • Biblical Studies
    35 Graduates
  • Healthcare Management
    28 Graduates
  • Social Science Research Methods
    28 Graduates
  • Nursing
    25 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    22 Graduates
  • Education
    20 Graduates
  • Dance
    17 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    16 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 64%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    2
  • Online Associates Programs
    5
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    6

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $17,068
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    54%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,077 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    423
  • Undergrads Over 25
    35%
  • Pell Grant
    40%
  • Varsity Athletes
    31%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    5:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    American Southwest Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)

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