Belhaven University
Faith-based college · Jackson, MS · 1,471 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
50%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1010–1298
ACT (middle 50%)
19–24
Average net price
$18,078
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$42,952
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
61%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Belhaven University?
Belhaven University accepts about 50 of every 100 applicants (50%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1010 and 1298 on the SAT. A score at or above 1298 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1010, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 19–24.
The latest federal data says Belhaven University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Belhaven University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Belhaven University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $42,952 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $18,078 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $30,400 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$30,400
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$30,400
- Room & board$9,800
- Total cost of attendance$42,952
- Average net price after grants$18,078
Popular majors
Business, Visual & Performing Arts, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Health Professions & Nursing, Psychology.
Belhaven University FAQ
- What is Belhaven University's acceptance rate?
- 50% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Belhaven University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1010–1298. Aim for 1298 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Belhaven University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 19–24.
- Is Belhaven University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Belhaven University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Belhaven University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Belhaven University cost?
- About $42,952 a year before aid; $18,078 on average after grants.
- What is Belhaven University's FAFSA school code?
- 002397. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Belhaven University receives your information.
- What is Belhaven University's graduation rate?
- 61% of students finish within six years.
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