More selective than 71% of Mississippi colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
1% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 45% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Belhaven University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Belhaven University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Belhaven University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 668 |
| SAT math | 520 | 630 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1010 | 1298 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Belhaven University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 50% | 490–668 | 520–630 | 19–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 53% | — | — | 18–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Belhaven University compared with other Mississippi colleges?
Belhaven University has the 5th-lowest acceptance rate of 15 Mississippi colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi College | 29% | 59% | $27,712 |
| 2 | Millsaps College | 43% | 57% | $26,034 |
| 3 | Alcorn State University | 45% | 57% | $13,265 |
| 4 | Rust College | 49% | 12% | $12,587 |
| 5 | Belhaven University | 50% | 49% | $15,676 |
| 6 | Tougaloo College | 60% | 33% | $17,043 |
| 7 | William Carey University | 60% | 60% | $14,258 |
| 8 | Mississippi State University | 78% | 67% | $17,595 |
| 9 | Blue Mountain Christian University | 89% | 55% | $24,016 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Mississippi colleges →
Who enrolls at Belhaven University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Belhaven University admissions questions
What is the Belhaven University acceptance rate?
Belhaven University accepts 50% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,148 of 2,156 applicants were admitted.
Does Belhaven University require the SAT or ACT?
Belhaven University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 1% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 45% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Belhaven University?
The middle 50% of Belhaven University enrolled first-year students scored 1010–1298 on the SAT and 19–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Belhaven University?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (251 of 1,148).
Is Belhaven University getting harder to get into?
Belhaven University accepted 50% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 53% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Belhaven University overview