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Christian college

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Presbyterian and Reformed

Real cost

Average price after aid $15,676 a year

Median debt at graduation: $26,333 (all students)

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Belhaven University is a Christian university in Jackson, Mississippi. Its official pages state that it affirms the Lordship of Christ over all aspects of life and that it requires chapel attendance of full-time traditional undergraduates, which the catalogue sets at eight chapel services per semester. Every traditional freshman takes two Old and New Testament survey courses under its general education requirements, and a Biblical Studies major is offered.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Belhaven University

  1. MonToday

    No set time

  2. TueToday

    • 9:35AMChapel
    • 11:00AMChapel

  3. WedToday

    No set time

  4. ThuToday

    No set time

  5. FriToday

    No set time

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Chapel attendance is required, with a minimum of eight chapel services each semester.

Source: belhaven.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel meets weekly on Tuesdays at 9:35 and 11 a.m. in the Concert Hall.

Source: catalogue.belhaven.edu
Where do I find community?

The RUF ministry offers large group worship, small group studies and one-on-one meetings.

Source: belhaven.edu

Academic Excellence

B-Academic Excellence: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
53 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.49%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.68%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,124 · ACT 21.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$4,351

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 1 to 2 (One professional spiritual life staff member, the Chapel Worship Director, is named on official pages.)
  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: A few (Three campus ministries are described; two are named on the official organizations page (Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Reformed University Fellowship).)
  • Chapel services during the week: Once a week (Chapel is held weekly on Tuesdays, in two sessions (9:35 and 11:00 a.m.).)
  • Chapel attendance expected of students: Required, with a set number of services each term (A minimum of eight chapel services each semester is required of full-time traditional undergraduates; required semesters depend on credit hours.)
  • Student worship nights or praise services: Every week (The Reformed University Fellowship, a campus ministry, holds a weekly large-group meeting for praise and worship on Tuesdays at 9:00 pm, as listed on Belhaven's page.)
  • A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes (Chapel is held in the Concert Hall of the Center for the Arts.)
  • Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer: 3 or 4 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 2 courses (Under Goal VI, every traditional freshman takes BIB 220 and BIB 221; transfers also take BIB 220 and BIB 221. Catalogue year 2026-2027 (catoid 8).)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students (BIB 220 Exploring the Old Testament and BIB 221 Exploring the New Testament are both required.)
  • Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required: 2 courses (Goal VIII requires WVC 201 and WVC 401 of traditional students (3-6 hours). The catalog's Goal VIII list gives both courses; two are counted. The Bible courses under Goal VI are not counted again under T3.)
  • Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Some (Welcome Week includes an off-campus community service project with the Salvation Army, and students serve the local Jackson community with local organizations.)
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
BWorship and chapel: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

71 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (Chapel is held weekly on Tuesdays, in two sessions (9:35 and 11:00 a.m.).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Life | Belhaven University Cataloguecatalogue.belhaven.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=1275 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel is held weekly (Tuesdays 9:35-10:25 a.m. and 11-11:50 a.m.) in the Concert Hall of the Center for the Arts.”
      Chapel is held weekly on Tuesdays at 9:35 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the Concert Hall of the Center for the Arts.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (A minimum of eight chapel services each semester is required of full-time traditional undergraduates; required semesters depend on credit hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Life | Belhaven University Cataloguecatalogue.belhaven.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=1275 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students are required to attend a minimum of eight (8) chapel services each semester.”
      Students must attend at least eight chapel services each semester.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (The Reformed University Fellowship, a campus ministry, holds a weekly large-group meeting for praise and worship on Tuesdays at 9:00 pm, as listed on Belhaven's page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Organizations & Honor Societies | Belhaven Universitybelhaven.edu/university-life/campus/development/organizations.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “RUF exists to glorify God by reaching students for Christ and equipping students to serve. This is accomplished through large group meetings for praise and worship as well as instruction from the Bible, small group studies, and one-on-one meetings.”
      The Reformed University Fellowship holds large-group praise and worship meetings, with weekly meetings on Tuesdays at 9:00 pm.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes (Chapel is held in the Concert Hall of the Center for the Arts.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Life | Belhaven University Cataloguecatalogue.belhaven.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=1275 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel is held weekly (Tuesdays 9:35-10:25 a.m. and 11-11:50 a.m.) in the Concert Hall of the Center for the Arts.”
      Chapel is held weekly on Tuesdays at 9:35 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the Concert Hall of the Center for the Arts.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

93 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (Under Goal VI, every traditional freshman takes BIB 220 and BIB 221; transfers also take BIB 220 and BIB 221. Catalogue year 2026-2027 (catoid 8).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Programs - Undergraduate | Belhaven University Cataloguecatalogue.belhaven.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=1423 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Freshmen: BIB 220 and BIB 221 BU 101 (taken in first semester) Transfers: BIB 220 and BIB 221”
      Goal VI of general education requires BIB 220 and BIB 221 for traditional freshmen and transfers.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (BIB 220 Exploring the Old Testament and BIB 221 Exploring the New Testament are both required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Descriptions | Belhaven University Cataloguecatalogue.belhaven.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=1292 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “• BIB 220 - Exploring the Old Testament (3 ) | | • BIB 221 - Exploring the New Testament (3 )”
      BIB 220 is Exploring the Old Testament and BIB 221 is Exploring the New Testament.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required2 courses (Goal VIII requires WVC 201 and WVC 401 of traditional students (3-6 hours). The catalog's Goal VIII list gives both courses; two are counted. The Bible courses under Goal VI are not counted again under T3.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Programs - Undergraduate | Belhaven University Cataloguecatalogue.belhaven.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=1423 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Goal VIII: An ability to apply the biblical vision of the Kingdom of God (3-6 hours) Online Campus and Traditional Campus WVC 201 (online AA) WVC 401 (taken in last year)”
      General education Goal VIII requires WVC 201 and WVC 401 for all students.
      “WVC 401 (taken in last year)”
      The second Goal VIII worldview course, WVC 401, is taken in the last year, so two worldview courses are required of traditional students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Programs - Undergraduate | Belhaven University Cataloguecatalogue.belhaven.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=1423 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “In keeping with its vision and mission, Belhaven University believes that high academic and scholarly goals are first realized through a foundation in general education that affirms the Lordship of Christ over all aspects of learning - scholarly and personal.”
      The general education foundation is stated to affirm the Lordship of Christ over all aspects of learning.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Biblical Studies & Ministries Major | Belhaven Universitybelhaven.edu/academics/ministry-services/bachelor-degree/biblical-studies.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Answer your divine calling by earning a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies.”
      A Biblical Studies major (B.A.) is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission, Leaders & Statement of Faith | Belhaven Universitybelhaven.edu/about/mission/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We believe the Bible to be the inspired, inerrant, and only infallible, authoritative Word of God”
      Belhaven publishes a statement of faith.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 2 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (One professional spiritual life staff member, the Chapel Worship Director, is named on official pages.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Doug Eltzroth | Belhaven Universitybelhaven.edu/about/contact/staff/doug-eltzroth.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Doug Eltzroth serves the Belhaven University community as Artist-in-Residence, overseeing the worship and artistic expressions in the University’s weekly Chapel services.”
      Doug Eltzroth is Chapel Worship Director and oversees worship for weekly chapel.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (Three campus ministries are described; two are named on the official organizations page (Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Reformed University Fellowship).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Organizations & Honor Societies | Belhaven Universitybelhaven.edu/university-life/campus/development/organizations.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “RUF exists to glorify God by reaching students for Christ and equipping students to serve. This is accomplished through large group meetings for praise and worship as well as instruction from the Bible, small group studies, and one-on-one meetings.”
      The Reformed University Fellowship holds large-group praise and worship meetings, with weekly meetings on Tuesdays at 9:00 pm.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AMissions and service: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Missions and service

Not enough information · 2 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (Welcome Week includes an off-campus community service project with the Salvation Army, and students serve the local Jackson community with local organizations.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Welcome Week | Belhaven Universitybelhaven.edu/university-life/campus/development/welcome-week.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “partnering with the Salvation Army”
      Welcome Week includes an off-campus community service project with the Salvation Army.
    2. Campus Organizations & Honor Societies | Belhaven Universitybelhaven.edu/university-life/campus/development/organizations.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students are given the opportunity to serve the local Jackson community with local organizations”
      Students may serve the Jackson community with local organizations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission, Leaders & Statement of Faith | Belhaven Universitybelhaven.edu/about/mission/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Belhaven University prepares students academically and spiritually to serve Christ Jesus in their careers, in human relationships, and in the world of ideas.”
      Belhaven prepares students to serve Christ in their careers and in the world.

Strengths

  • Chapel attendance is required, at a minimum of eight services per semester.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Life | Belhaven University Cataloguecatalogue.belhaven.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=1275 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students are required to attend a minimum of eight (8) chapel services each semester.”
      Students must attend at least eight chapel services each semester.
  • Every traditional freshman takes two Old and New Testament survey courses.
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Programs - Undergraduate | Belhaven University Cataloguecatalogue.belhaven.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=1423 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Freshmen: BIB 220 and BIB 221 BU 101 (taken in first semester) Transfers: BIB 220 and BIB 221”
      Goal VI of general education requires BIB 220 and BIB 221 for traditional freshmen and transfers.
    2. Course Descriptions | Belhaven University Cataloguecatalogue.belhaven.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=1292 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “• BIB 220 - Exploring the Old Testament (3 ) | | • BIB 221 - Exploring the New Testament (3 )”
      BIB 220 is Exploring the Old Testament and BIB 221 is Exploring the New Testament.
  • The general education foundation is stated to affirm the Lordship of Christ over all aspects of learning.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Programs - Undergraduate | Belhaven University Cataloguecatalogue.belhaven.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=1423 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “In keeping with its vision and mission, Belhaven University believes that high academic and scholarly goals are first realized through a foundation in general education that affirms the Lordship of Christ over all aspects of learning - scholarly and personal.”
      The general education foundation is stated to affirm the Lordship of Christ over all aspects of learning.
  • A published statement of faith and a Biblical Studies major are offered.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission, Leaders & Statement of Faith | Belhaven Universitybelhaven.edu/about/mission/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We believe the Bible to be the inspired, inerrant, and only infallible, authoritative Word of God”
      Belhaven publishes a statement of faith.
    2. Biblical Studies & Ministries Major | Belhaven Universitybelhaven.edu/academics/ministry-services/bachelor-degree/biblical-studies.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Answer your divine calling by earning a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies.”
      A Biblical Studies major (B.A.) is offered.

Concerns

  • Chapel is held on Tuesdays.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Life | Belhaven University Cataloguecatalogue.belhaven.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=1275 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel is held weekly (Tuesdays 9:35-10:25 a.m. and 11-11:50 a.m.) in the Concert Hall of the Center for the Arts.”
      Chapel is held weekly on Tuesdays at 9:35 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the Concert Hall of the Center for the Arts.

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Campus ministry home

Belhaven Chapel and Office of Student Development

  • Address: 1500 Peachtree Street, Campus Box 158, Jackson, MS
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: catalogue.belhaven.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, belhaven.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Campus Organizations & Honor Societies | Belhaven Universitybelhaven.edu/university-life/campus/development/organizations.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “RUF exists to glorify God by reaching students for Christ and equipping students to serve. This is accomplished through large group meetings for praise and worship as well as instruction from the Bible, small group studies, and one-on-one meetings.”
    The Reformed University Fellowship holds large-group praise and worship meetings, with weekly meetings on Tuesdays at 9:00 pm.
    “RUF exists to glorify God by reaching students for Christ and equipping students to serve. This is accomplished through large group meetings for praise and worship as well as instruction from the Bible, small group studies, and one-on-one meetings.”
    The Reformed University Fellowship holds large-group praise and worship meetings, with weekly meetings on Tuesdays at 9:00 pm.

Christian clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 1 location not published

Faith formation 2

  • Reformed University FellowshipOn campus
    Tuesdays at 9:00 pm
    Large-group praise and worship, Bible instruction and small group studies.
    belhaven.edu
  • Fellowship of Christian AthletesOn campus
    Mondays at 7:00 pm
    Campus fellowship for athletes and coaches.
    belhaven.edu

Service 1

  • His Hands His Feet
    Social work student group that serves the surrounding community through service projects and inner city ministries.
    belhaven.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 2

  • Tuesday9:35 AMConcert Hall, Center for the Arts · Weekly chapel, first session.
  • Tuesday11:00 AMConcert Hall, Center for the Arts · Weekly chapel, second session.

Worship night 1

  • Tuesday9:00 PMIrby Complex · Reformed University Fellowship weekly meeting.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Campus Life | Belhaven University Cataloguecatalogue.belhaven.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=1275 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Chapel is held weekly (Tuesdays 9:35-10:25 a.m. and 11-11:50 a.m.) in the Concert Hall of the Center for the Arts.”
    Chapel is held weekly on Tuesdays at 9:35 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the Concert Hall of the Center for the Arts.
    “Chapel is held weekly (Tuesdays 9:35-10:25 a.m. and 11-11:50 a.m.) in the Concert Hall of the Center for the Arts.”
    Chapel is held weekly on Tuesdays at 9:35 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the Concert Hall of the Center for the Arts.
  2. Campus Organizations & Honor Societies | Belhaven Universitybelhaven.edu/university-life/campus/development/organizations.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “RUF exists to glorify God by reaching students for Christ and equipping students to serve. This is accomplished through large group meetings for praise and worship as well as instruction from the Bible, small group studies, and one-on-one meetings.”
    The Reformed University Fellowship holds large-group praise and worship meetings, with weekly meetings on Tuesdays at 9:00 pm.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$10,551
$30,001–$48,000$12,820
$48,001–$75,000$16,967
$75,001–$110,000$19,476
Over $110,000$20,928

Full cost of attendance before aid: $39,793 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,452
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 37% · Women 63%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
40%
First-year students from another state
IPEDS, fall 2023
47%
Total students3,616
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$15,676
Cost of attendance (per year)$39,793
Median federal debt at graduation$26,333
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
49%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
43%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
41%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
46%
First-year retention68%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$46,440
Admission rate50%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$25
Students receiving Pell grants49%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1010–1298ACT 19–24
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1124
SAT reading & writing490–668
SAT math520–630
ACT composite19–24
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 50 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Nursing$79,098
Business administration$62,042
Accounting$60,247
Health administration$51,594
Bible/Biblical Studies$48,516
Kinesiology and exercise science$48,349
Clinical and counseling psychology$45,213
Theatre$39,109
Social work$35,263
Social sciences$33,423
Dance$32,324

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Arts management, Biochemistry, Biology, Broadcasting, Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Chemistry, Communication studies, Computer science, Criminal justice, Design, Education (general), English, Film and video, Fine arts, General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations, Global studies, History, Hospitality management, Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies, Interdisciplinary studies, Journalism, Liberal arts, Management science, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Political science, Psychology, Public relations, Teacher education, Writing and rhetoric.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Business20%
Visual and performing arts14%
Health professions14%
Parks, recreation and fitness10%
Psychology9%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates22%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older31%
On-campus room and board (per year)$9,800
SportsNCAA Division III · USA South Athletic Conference
ROTCArmy · Air Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member12 to 1
Faculty who are full-time16%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$3,391IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 46% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)About 5 miles away
Town population146,631Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreNew OrleansAbout 157 miles away
Typical weather47°F in January · 83°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Jackson Hawkins Field, MS, about 3 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

Map of Belhaven University, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miBelhaven Chapel and Office of Student Development: 0.1 miBelhaven University (campus)N0.1 mi
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No Christian churches are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 3 miles. The map may be incomplete; check a local church directory.

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Questions families ask

Is Belhaven University a Christian college?
Yes. Belhaven University is a Christian college.
Where is chapel held at Belhaven University?
Chapel is listed at Concert Hall and Center for the Arts. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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  • IPEDS unit ID 175421
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Presbyterian Church (USA)
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