About Belhaven University

Founded in 1883, Belhaven University. is a Private college. Located in Mississippi, which is a city setting in Mississippi, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 2,714 full time undergraduate students, and 2,044 full time graduate students.

The Belhaven University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 90 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Belhaven University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate42%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered More Selective, with ,19% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 10 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

61% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 39% were in the top quarter, and 9% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Belhaven University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
38%
“We know about current events and vote”
57%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
5%
“Sometimes, but not often”
52%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
38%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
21%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
26%
“We bought the gear”
53%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
25%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
75%
“We”re a very artistic group”
14%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
10%
“They keep regular office hours”
71%
“They”re always available”
81%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
10%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
10%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
40%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
40%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
15%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
38%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
62%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
38%
“We know about current events and vote”
57%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
5%
“Sometimes, but not often”
52%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
38%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
21%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
26%
“We bought the gear”
53%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
25%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
75%
“We”re a very artistic group”
14%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
10%
“They keep regular office hours”
71%
“They”re always available”
81%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
10%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
10%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
40%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
40%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
15%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
38%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
62%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    33 Students rated on-campus housing 4 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    22 Students rated off-campus housing 3.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    38 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    42 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    42 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    41 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    42 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    42 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 57 % gave the school a 5.0.

Belhaven University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Belhaven University?

23 Students rated Belhaven University

Jakevonyan - 04/29/2024

Belhaven University fosters an environment of respect, love, and service. The small classes allow for greater interaction between the professors and students. Students are encouraged to explore different worldviews to gain a greater insight into the world around them. Students on the Belhaven University campus have opportunities to serve the community around us during natural disasters or simply care for those in need. I believe that the foundation of this campus reflects the work of God's kingdom on earth as best as it humanly can. There are areas that could always be improved and the President Parrott of Belhaven is always open to concerns.

Shayla - 01/22/2020

I have had an amazing experience at Belhaven so far! There is an amazing sense of family and community between the student body, The faculty is helpful and genuinely wants you to succeed. I can't recommend it enough. It has an amazing dance program as well! Definitely a stand out!

Lashavia - 01/17/2020

Belhaven University is really big about academics and I love it because it is a small environment and people here are friendly and are willing to help you with things when help is needed. You can actually go to the professor one-on-one help if you have questions about any kind of work.

Carissa - 07/19/2019

Belhaven is a quiet small campus that has many opportunities for students and teachers to get involved. I like the school, but most of the students are very unwelcoming and rude. They are very judgemental sometimes

Belhaven University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Belhaven University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Belhaven University is 42%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I've had a very bad experience with picking the wrong school because of the scholarship they were ofering me . Althought my entire undergraduate education would have been payed for, the city the school was located in was not a good fit for me. I would tell students and parents to make sure everything about the school feel like the best fit for the student because you can not learn if you are not happy.

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  3. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    I would say that the most frustrating thing about the school that I attend is that there are not as many financial resources as perhaps larger universities would have available to them. The campus has somwhat older facilities and the meals could definitely be better prepared.

    Read all 11 answers

  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about Belhaven is the judgemental people. Some of the teachers have their own ideas of the school standards and judge you silently (and sometimes not so silently) on those ideas, and the students aren't always much better. But that's not everyone.

    Read all 8 answers

  5. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are funny, friendly and talented.

    Read all 6 answers

  6. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Belhaven is one of the only private Christian institutions accredited in all of the Arts. That is what most people seem to know about it, and initially that is why I chose to go there.

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  7. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It is the only private Christian university in the country that is accredited in all five arts and offers a creative writing BFA.

    Read all 6 answers

  8. What's unique about your campus?

    The professors are the best thing there because they actually care about what you think and feel, not only when you're in their class but also in your daily life. They're completely approachable and caring, but their not afraid to say "Hey, I'm the teacher here. Mind yourself." A lot of the professors regularly have students over to their houses for coffee or tea and philosophical discussions. I doubt that there are very many people at Belhaven that are unmentored by a professor, except by choice.

    Read all 6 answers

  9. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known about the policy of counseling. Certain staff members are hardcore about the mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare of the student body, sometimes too much. Extremes are at both ends, and the staff goes to both ends.

    Read all 5 answers

  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    My professors are truly wonderful. I especially appreciate the psychology faculty; I can tell that they genuinely love what they do. Plus, they definitely care about the growth of students, not only as students, but as individuals in the world.

    Read all 5 answers

  11. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone who is openminded and highly motivated.

    Read all 3 answers

  12. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    I graduated from Belhaven University and I would drecribe it as, exciting, challanging, and comfortable.

    Read all 2 answers

  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Anyone with an open mind and a love for learning.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

65%

female

35%

male

2,714

Total Undergrad Enrollment

2,044

Total Grad Students

60%

Out-Of-State

38%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

26

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

18%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
45%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
36%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Belhaven University receive some sort of financial aid. 59% were awarded federal grants. While 74% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$23,016

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$8,000

Room and Board

32,216

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$15,715
$30 - $48K
$16,465
$48 - $75K
$17,010
$75 - $110K
$21,715
$110K & UP
$24,797

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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