Belhaven University
Jackson, Mississippi 39202
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Belhaven University is a private institution in Jackson with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1050, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,440 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,078.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Blazers
History & Fun Facts
- •History In 1894, the college opened under the name "Belhaven College for Young Ladies" at its current location in Jackson, Mississippi on Peachtree Street in the historic Belhaven Neighborhood.
- •It was established in 1883 from the merger of Mississippi Synodical College and McComb Female Institute.
- •Preston acquired the school and served as its president until it was destroyed by a fire in 1910.
- •Gillespie of Lexington, Mississippi, began a 33-year presidency during which Belhaven was first accredited, an endowment fund begun, and scholarships made available.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
35.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,549
Programs (84)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
69%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MS state average + city premium