Belhaven University, MS
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA
Main Campus
Belhaven University Rankings
Affordability64
Selectivity13
Retention18
Graduation1
Earnings24
Diversity72
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Belhaven University
66%
Bachelor’s
18%
Associate’s
16%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences1%
Business, Management, Marketing34%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education1%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs12%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies8%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology8%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences7%
Theology and Religious Vocations6%
Visual and Performing Arts9%
Admissions
Getting into Belhaven University
52%
Admission Rate
505
Median SAT Math
536
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)450–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)452–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Belhaven University
$25K
In-State Tuition
$25K
Out-of-State Tuition
$35K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $12K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $12K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $15K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Belhaven University
72%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
46%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 54% | 69% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 7% | 6% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $21K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $41K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 45% | 41% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 46% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 55% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 56% | 46% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Belhaven University
67%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
21%
Withdrawal Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 34% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 48% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 43% | 53% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 48% | 53% |
| Black | 38% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 52% | 51% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40% | 51% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 39% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 67% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Belhaven University
90%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$45K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $22K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $35K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $60K | $48K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $22K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $35K | $25K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $37K | $28K | $35K |
Students
Students at Belhaven University
2,220
Undergraduates
35%
Full-time Undergrads
30
Avg Entry Age
1,898
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 66% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 34% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 42% | 54% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 40% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 1% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 1% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 39% | 59% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 9% | 14% |
| >$110K | 15% | 9% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Belhaven University, MS
Millsaps College
1 miles, NW
Strayer University-Mississippi
2 miles, SW
Jackson State University
3 miles, SW
Magnolia College of Cosmetology
3 miles, N