Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

privateDoctoral/Professional Universities

Safety

A

ROI

B+

Belhaven University is a mid-size private non-profit doctoral university located in Jackson, Mississippi, with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,471. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Mississippi postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 50% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 50% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $16,967 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $79,098. The 4-year graduation rate is 50%, 5 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $46,440.

Acceptance Rate

49.8%

Avg Net Price

$15,676

6-yr Grad Rate

45.8%

Earnings 10yr

$46,440

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
49.8%
SAT Range
1010–1298
ACT Range
19–24
Enrollment
1,471
Student:Faculty
12:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$30,250
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,250
Room & Board
$9,800
Students Receiving Aid
48.6%
Median Debt at Grad

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