Belhaven University
Jackson, MS · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees
50%Acceptance rate
$15,676Average net price / year
49%Graduation rate
$46,440Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$26,333Median debt at graduation
1,471Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $30,250
- Total cost of attendance
- $39,793
- Room & board
- $9,800
- Books & supplies
- $1,500
- Average net price
- $15,676
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $10,551
- $30–48k
- $12,820
- $48–75k
- $16,967
- $75–110k
- $19,476
- $110k+
- $20,928
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 49.8%
- Average SAT
- 1124
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 490–668
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 520–630
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 19–24
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- First-year retention
- 68%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $38,987
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $46,440
- Median debt (graduates)
- $26,333
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 49%
- Students with federal loans
- 68%
Programs: what graduates earn
25 of 79 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 9 | $45,933 | $23,399 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 4 | $40,751 | $22,059 |
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 29 | $69,794 | $16,666 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 109 | $51,546 | $31,534 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 16 | $43,016 | $27,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 21 | $39,022 | $35,416 |
| Social Sciences, General | 7 | $36,568 | $38,569 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 14 | $35,275 | $29,748 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 23 | $28,316 | $30,833 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 40 | $25,503 | $23,312 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 10 | $19,931 | — |
| Dance | 13 | $15,711 | $22,500 |
| Social Work | 10 | $35,263 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 59 | $53,480 | $30,036 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 231 | $52,209 | $44,630 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 12 | $51,172 | $45,053 |
| Public Administration | 12 | $48,665 | $44,784 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 9 | $45,956 | $32,218 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 59 | $45,013 | $41,799 |
| Education, General | 221 | $44,858 | $34,335 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $46,995 | — |
First professional degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $53,058 | $35,092 |
Graduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | 15 | $47,077 | $55,452 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 4 | $43,538 | $62,182 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 6 | $61,307 | $56,500 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,471
- Graduate students
- 3,523
- Part-time
- 22%
- Women / men
- 63% / 37%
- White
- 36%
- Hispanic
- 4%
- Black
- 47%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 2%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $50,787 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 16%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- www.belhaven.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- English – 3% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 3% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary Studies – 5% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 13% of degrees
- Theology – 5% of degrees
- Physical Sciences – 2% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Belhaven University?
49.8% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1124 on the SAT.
How much does Belhaven University cost?
The average net price after grants is $15,676 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $30,250 and the full cost of attendance is $39,793.
How much do Belhaven University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $46,440 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
49% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Jackson
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson State University Jackson, MS · Public · 4,600 students |
$23,836 | 93% | 51% | $39,060 |
| Strayer University-Mississippi Jackson, MS · Private for-profit · 882 students |
— | — | 0% | $40,092 |
| Millsaps College Jackson, MS · Private nonprofit · 549 students |
$26,034 | 43% | 57% | $53,848 |
| Traxlers School of Hair Jackson, MS · Private for-profit · 98 students |
$12,520 | — | 100% | $16,249 |
| Mississippi Barber Academy Jackson, MS · Private for-profit · 71 students |
$17,356 | — | 78% | $22,284 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, MS · Public |
— | — | — | $50,994 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.