Belhaven University

Belhaven University

1500 Peachtree St - Jackson, MS 39202
Southeast Region
City Campus Setting
Small Size
1,615 Undergrad Enrollment
9:1 Student:Faculty
Doctoral Highest Degree
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Belhaven University
1500 Peachtree St - Jackson, MS 39202
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Highly-ranked Belhaven University, repeatedly named one of "America's 100 Best College Buys", stands among select Christian colleges and universities with national influence. We are a Christian liberal arts college dedicated to helping you grapple with the complex issues of life, preparing you for positions of leadership in a rapidly changing society. As a community of professors and students working together in a Christian environment, we emphasize the importance of the individual.

Founded in 1883, we are located on a 42-acre site near the heart of Jackson, Mississippi's capital and its largest city. Belhaven is among only 36 U.S. universities nationally accredited in each of the four major arts — music, theatre, visual art and dance.

We offer a choice of 70 areas of study. Our science curriculum is distinctive; we are one of only two Christian universities recognized by the White House STEM Initiative. All programs are taught from a Christian worldview perspective and are guided by the mission to prepare students academically and spiritually.

The student-faculty ratio at Belhaven is an impressive 10:1, creating the opportunity for strong faculty-student interaction. 84% of our classes have fewer than 20 students. In addition to our 1,150 full-time undergraduates on-campus, we offer a very robust online educational presence.

Belhaven University
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Neighborhood

Located in Jackson's historic Fondren District, Belhaven University sits in a walkable neighborhood filled with local restaurants, independent shops, and galleries that give the area a creative, artistic character. Students can easily access nearby cafes, boutiques, and entertainment venues on foot, making it convenient to explore the surrounding community without a car. The tree-lined streets and mix of historic architecture create a welcoming atmosphere that blends small-town charm with urban accessibility.
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Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
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Median rent nearby: ~$1,115/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
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Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 1 980 - 1200  
ACT 45 18 - 23  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 2,589 38 % 61 % -
Number admitted 1,103 40 % 59 % 1 %
Number enrolled 241 49 % 50 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Organizational Leadership
Finance
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Hospitality Administration/Management
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
Management Information Systems
Actuarial Science
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Information Technology
Computer Programming
Computer Science
Computer Software and Media Applications
Education
Education
Educational Leadership and Administration
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Reading Teacher Education
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
History
History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International/Globalization Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Psychology
Applied Psychology
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration
Social Work
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government
Social Sciences
Theology and Religious Vocations
Bible/Biblical Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
Dance
Graphic Design
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Film/Cinema/Media Studies
Art/Art Studies
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance
Music
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Associate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
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Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Assoc. Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biology/Biological Sciences — — — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting — — —
Business Administration and Management
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management — — — —
Organizational Leadership — — —
Finance — — — —
Selling Skills and Sales Operations — — — —
Hospitality Administration/Management — — — —
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration — — — —
Management Information Systems — — — —
Actuarial Science — — — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication — — — —
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia — — — —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Information Technology — — — —
Computer Programming — — — —
Computer Science — — —
Computer Software and Media Applications — — — —
Education Education — — —
Educational Leadership and Administration — — —
Elementary Education and Teaching — — — —
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods — — — —
Reading Teacher Education — — —
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor — — — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — — — —
Creative Writing — — — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Health/Health Care Administration/Management — —
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse — — — —
History History — — — —
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Criminal Justice/Police Science — — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities General Studies — — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities — — — —
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics — — — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies — — — —
International/Globalization Studies — — — —
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies — — — —
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Exercise Science and Kinesiology — — — —
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management — —
Physical Sciences Chemistry — — — —
Psychology Applied Psychology — — — —
Psychology — — — —
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Public Administration — — —
Social Work — — — —
Social Sciences Political Science and Government — — — —
Social Sciences — — —
Theology and Religious Vocations Bible/Biblical Studies —
Visual and Performing Arts Dance — —
Graphic Design — — — —
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts — — — —
Film/Cinema/Media Studies — — — —
Art/Art Studies — — — —
Music Pedagogy — — — —
Music Performance — — —
Music — — — —

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Athletics

NCAA Division III with football
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field, Indoor
Track and Field, Outdoor
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball

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Mission Statement

All programs are taught from a Christian worldview perspective and are guided by the mission to prepare students academically and spiritually to serve Christ Jesus in their careers, in human relationships, and in the world of ideas.