Belhaven University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Belhaven University is a private nonprofit institution located in Jackson, Mississippi with approximately 1,471 undergraduate students enrolled. Belhaven University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,676 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $42,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Belhaven University is a private evangelical Christian university in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Founded in 1883, the university offers traditional majors, programs of general studies, and pre-professional programs in Christian ministry, medicine, dentistry, law, and nursing.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 51% graduation rate and 69% freshman retention suggest that nearly one in three students leaves before their second year, which is worth taking seriously. That said, if you're drawn to a faith-integrated education at a small evangelical Christian school, the relatively manageable median debt of $18,549 at graduation is a genuine bright spot compared to many private universities. Worth considering if Christian community and pre-professional programs in ministry, medicine, or law align with your goals — but ask hard questions about academic and financial support before committing.
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,471 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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