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Belhaven University
Belhaven University admits a bit under 50% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Belhaven University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Belhaven University sits in Jackson proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $79,098 four years out. 48.6% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,471 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 67.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 18 and 23 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Belhaven University's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Belhaven University received 2,156 applications and admitted 1,148 (53.2%), with 251 enrolling.
Belhaven University is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Belhaven University's submitters' middle half scored 18–23 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Belhaven University compares
| Belhaven University | Mississippi median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 49.8% | 77.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $30,250 | $10,202 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $46,440 | $42,539 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Belhaven University: $46,440 median at year ten, versus $42,539 across Mississippi institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $30,250 regardless of where you're from. At Belhaven University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,471 — Belhaven University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
48.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 51% don't — ask a Belhaven University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Belhaven University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,098 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,042 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,247 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $51,594 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $48,516 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,349 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $45,213 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,109 |
| Social Work | $35,263 |
| Social Sciences, General | $33,423 |
| Dance | $32,324 |
Median earnings for these 11 Belhaven University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $46,440 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 31 additional Belhaven University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Belhaven University?
The middle 50% of Belhaven University's submitters earned ACT composites of 18–23; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Belhaven University's acceptance rate?
53.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,148 admitted from 2,156 applicants.
How much does Belhaven University cost?
At Belhaven University, published tuition is $30,250 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Belhaven University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Belhaven University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $46,440 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Mississippi
- Alcorn State University — 45.3% admitted
- Millsaps College — 43.1% admitted
- Rust College — 48.7% admitted
- Tougaloo College — 59.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.