Belhaven University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$29,800
3.47% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$16,299
After Financial Aid
2024 Acceptance Rate
49.8%
2,637 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
4,213
31% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
48.5%
100 Graduates

About

Belhaven University is a higher education institution located in Hinds County, MS. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Belhaven University were General Business Administration & Management (198 degrees awarded), General Education (99 degrees), and Biblical Studies (67 degrees).

In 2024, 933 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Belhaven University. 67.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (476 degrees), 1.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (261 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Belhaven University is $29,800, which is $4,512 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Belhaven University is $29,800, which is $4,512 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,299.

In 2024, 81% of undergraduate students attending Belhaven University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,800
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Belhaven University was $29,800. The cost of tuition at Belhaven University is $4,512 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Average Net Price

$16,299
2024 Value
26.4%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Belhaven University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,299. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Belhaven University grew by 26.4%.

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Other Student Expenses

$7,950
Room and Board
$650
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Belhaven University was of $7,950 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 4.22% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $650. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 35% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

81%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
68%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Belhaven University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5.19% with respect to 2023, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

Belhaven University received 2,637 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 22.3% annual growth. Out of those 2,637 applicants, 1,312 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 49.8% acceptance rate.

There were 4,213 students enrolled at Belhaven University in 2024. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Belhaven University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

49.8%
Acceptance Rate in 2024
1,312
Accepted Out of 2,637

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Belhaven University was 49.8% (1,312 admissions from 2,637 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 53.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 22.3%, while admissions grew by 14.3%.

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SAT Scores

8%
Submission Percentage (2024)
20
Scores Submitted (2024)

8% of enrolled first-time students at Belhaven University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Belhaven University had a total enrollment of 4,213 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Belhaven University is 1,304 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,909. This means that 31% of students enrolled at Belhaven University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Belhaven University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.6% Black or African American, 23.2% White, 3.35% Two or More Races, 2.35% Hispanic or Latino, 0.641% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.451% Asian, and 0.0237% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Belhaven University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (25.8%), followed by White Female (23%) and White Male (17.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (23.3%), followed by White Male (9.87%) and White Female (8.52%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Belhaven University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,213 students. The full-time enrollment at Belhaven University is 1,304 and the part-time enrollment is 2,909. This means that 31% of students enrolled at Belhaven University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

68%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Belhaven University was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Belhaven University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    1,878 enrolled students
  2. White
    978 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    141 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Belhaven University is 44.6% Black or African American, 23.2% White, 3.35% Two or More Races, 2.35% Hispanic or Latino, 0.641% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.451% Asian, and 0.0237% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 342 students (8.12%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 327 more women than men received degrees from Belhaven University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Belhaven University is black or african american (476 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (261 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Belhaven University is General Business Administration & Management (198 degrees awarded), followed by General Education (99 degrees) and Biblical Studies (67 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Belhaven University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (79 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (49 degrees), and Education (206 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Belhaven University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,714,943 people), Accountants & auditors (1,048,519 people), Other managers (888,365 people), Secondary school teachers (601,817 people), and Financial managers (556,977 people).

The most specialized majors at Belhaven University in 2024 are Theology (79 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (49 degrees), Education (206 degrees), Business (294 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (43 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Belhaven University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Gaming services workers, Physicians, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

The most specialized majors at Belhaven University are Theology (79 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (49 degrees), Education (206 degrees), Business (294 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (43 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Belhaven University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,340,945 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (694,456 people), Computer Systems Design (684,556 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (537,330 people), and Construction (511,536 people).

The most specialized majors at Belhaven University are Theology (79 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (49 degrees), Education (206 degrees), Business (294 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (43 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Belhaven University.
Most Common (2024)
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    5 degrees awarded
  2. Biblical Studies
    1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Belhaven University was General Business Administration & Management with 5 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

303
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
630
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 303 degrees were awarded to men at Belhaven University, which is 0.481 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (630).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 94 degrees were awarded to men at Belhaven University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.588 times less than the 160 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 160 degrees were awarded to men at Belhaven University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.7 times more than the 94 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

33%
100% Completion Time
46%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 33% of students graduating from Belhaven University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    476 degrees awarded
  2. White
    261 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Belhaven University is black or african american (476 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (261 degrees).

9.97% of degree recipients (93 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. Black or African American Female
    374 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    143 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    118 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Belhaven University is black or african american female (374 degrees awarded). There were 2.62 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (143 degrees).

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Operations

Belhaven University has an endowment valued at nearly $7.96M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.26M (15.9%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Belhaven University had a total salary expenditure of 45.6M. Belhaven University employs 31 Professors, 22 Assistant professors and 15 Associate professors. Most academics at Belhaven University are Male Professor (19), Female Assistant professor (13), and Female Professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Belhaven University are: Management, with 60 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 57 employees, and Service with 35 employees.

Endowment

$7.96M
2024 Endowment
11.5%
growth from 2023

Belhaven University has an endowment valued at about $7.96M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Belhaven University grew 11.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $46.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$21.6M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Belhaven University paid a median of $21.6M in salaries, which represents 47.4% of their overall expenditure ($45.6M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$5.21M
Instructional Salaries
77
Number of Employees

In 2024, Belhaven University paid a total of $5.21M to 77 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Belhaven University were Management with 60 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 57 employees, and Service with 35 employees.

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