# Belhaven University

Private nonprofit college in Jackson, MS. IPEDS ID 175421.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/belhaven-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/belhaven-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 50% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $15,676 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 49%; beats 36% of MS colleges and 39% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $46,440; beats 71% of MS colleges and 30% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $18,549

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,551 |
| 30-48k | $12,820 |
| 48-75k | $16,967 |
| 75-110k | $19,476 |
| 110k+ | $20,928 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.31 years on average (37% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $46,440 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,551 | $45,475 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $12,820 | $55,254 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $16,967 | $73,128 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $19,476 | $83,942 | 5.3 years |
| 110k+ | $20,928 | $90,200 | 5.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $39,793
- Tuition and fees: $30,250
- Housing and meals: $9,400; books: $650

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 490–668; SAT math: 520–630; ACT: 19–24 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,156 applicants, 1,148 admitted, 251 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 50%, ACT 19–24 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 53%, ACT 18–23 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (42 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $69,794 | $79,098 | $27,706 |
| Business Administration | $51,546 | $62,042 | $37,624 |
| Accounting | $43,016 | $60,247 | $29,000 |
| Health Administration | $39,022 | $51,594 | $44,259 |
| Bible Studies | $35,275 | $48,516 | $38,582 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $25,503 | $48,349 | $26,750 |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | $28,316 | $45,213 | $41,825 |
| Theatre | $19,931 | $39,109 | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | $35,263 | not reported |
| Social Sciences | $36,568 | $33,423 | $46,098 |
| Dance | $15,711 | $32,324 | $22,500 |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Intercultural / Multicultural and Diversity Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $59,030 (Jackson, MS), $69,390 (MS), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $82,630 (Jackson, MS), $77,090 (MS), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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