Belhaven University
Jackson, MS
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,632
Graduate Enrollment: 2,564
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Predominantly black institution
Religious Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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higher part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 64.02%
Male/Female: 32% / 68% (2017)
First generation college students: 39.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 20.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.7% (2012)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 56.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 33.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 20.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 14.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 38.1%
Black: 40.2%
Hispanic: 3.7%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 2.1%
Unknown race: 11.8%
Black: 40.2%
Hispanic: 3.7%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 2.1%
Unknown race: 11.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $36,113
In-State tuition: $27,825Out-of-State tuition: $27,825
Estimated books and supplies: $650 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,950 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $56,837 (2017)
Median Family Income: $26,444 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 52.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 62.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,333 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $279 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,240 |
| $30k-48k | $25,294 |
| $48k-75k | $14,235 |
| $75k-110k | $16,985 |
| $110k+ | $17,356 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 44%6-year graduation rate: 54%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,333 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,471 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 54.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 56.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 62.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 39.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 34.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $33,813 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $43,432 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 81 | $391 | $43,392 ($3,616) | ||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 43 | $342 | $42,882 ($3,574) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 38 | $366 | $41,154 ($3,430) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 18 | $34,907 | $234 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 10 | $44,794 ($3,733) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 51 | $26,750 | $247 | $25,966 ($2,164) | $37,744 ($3,145) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 27 | $512 | $42,222 ($3,519) | $41,548 ($3,462) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 31 | $38,582 | $315 | $28,399 ($2,367) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 16 | $23,328 ($1,944) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 28 | $41,825 | $327 | $25,430 ($2,119) | |
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 61 | $509 | $40,503 ($3,375) | $50,548 ($4,212) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 15 | $22,804 ($1,900) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 18 | $46,098 | $409 | $25,607 ($2,134) | $33,429 ($2,786) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dance. | 20 | $22,500 | $239 | $17,599 ($1,467) | $27,995 ($2,333) |
| Master's Degree | Dance. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 14 | $17,722 ($1,477) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 30 | $44,259 | $375 | $36,353 ($3,029) | $48,335 ($4,028) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 60 | $475 | $47,003 ($3,917) | $50,694 ($4,225) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 11 | $707 | $39,981 ($3,332) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 19 | $27,706 | $177 | $52,012 ($4,334) | |
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 17 | $26,735 | $248 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 156 | $37,624 | $334 | $45,583 ($3,799) | $53,019 ($4,418) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 367 | $508 | $48,395 ($4,033) | $50,711 ($4,226) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 13 | $643 | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Accounting and Related Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 13 | $29,000 | $286 | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 2 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Human Resources Management and Services. | 39 | $631 | $51,062 ($4,255) | $60,035 ($5,003) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 6 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $49,698Full time faculty: 14%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $5,763,775 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $7,335,803 (2022)