Belhaven University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,800

2.93% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$22,145

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

53.2%

2,156 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,616

32.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

51.4%

113 Graduates

About

Belhaven University is a higher education institution located in Hinds County, MS. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Belhaven University were General Business Administration & Management (231 degrees awarded), General Education (221 degrees), and Biblical Studies (74 degrees).

In 2023, 1,284 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Belhaven University. 73.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (665 degrees), 2.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (298 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Belhaven University is $28,800, which is $4,225 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Belhaven University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,784 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Belhaven University is $28,800, which is $4,225 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,145.

In 2023, 77% of undergraduate students attending Belhaven University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,800

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Belhaven University was $28,800. The cost of tuition at Belhaven University is $4,225 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Belhaven University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,145

2023 Value

11.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Belhaven University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,145. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Belhaven University grew by 11.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Belhaven University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,300

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Belhaven University was of $8,300 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 11% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies increased by 53.8% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Belhaven University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Belhaven University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.32% with respect to 2022, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Belhaven University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Belhaven University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1784 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Belhaven University received 2,156 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 16.7% annual growth. Out of those 2,156 applicants, 1,148 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 53.2% acceptance rate.

There were 3,616 students enrolled at Belhaven University in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Belhaven University has an overall enrollment yield of 21.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

53.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,148

Accepted Out of 2,156

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Belhaven University was 53.2% (1,148 admissions from 2,156 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 42.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 16.7%, while admissions grew by 4.08%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Belhaven University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Belhaven University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Belhaven University had a total enrollment of 3,616 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Belhaven University is 1,164 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,452. This means that 32.2% of students enrolled at Belhaven University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Belhaven University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49% Black or African American, 26.4% White, 3.95% Two or More Races, 2.74% Hispanic or Latino, 0.774% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.581% Asian, and 0.0277% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Belhaven University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.6%) and White Male (17.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (14.1%), followed by White Male (11.4%) and White Female (8.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Belhaven University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,616 students. The full-time enrollment at Belhaven University is 1,164 and the part-time enrollment is 2,452. This means that 32.2% of students enrolled at Belhaven University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Belhaven University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Belhaven University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Belhaven University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Belhaven University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,772 enrolled students
White
954 enrolled students
Two or More Races
143 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Belhaven University is 49% Black or African American, 26.4% White, 3.95% Two or More Races, 2.74% Hispanic or Latino, 0.774% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.581% Asian, and 0.0277% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 340 students (9.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 606 more women than men received degrees from Belhaven University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Belhaven University is black or african american (665 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (298 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Belhaven University is General Business Administration & Management (231 degrees awarded), followed by General Education (221 degrees) and Biblical Studies (74 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Belhaven University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (93 degrees awarded), Education (445 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (53 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Belhaven University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,699,489 people), Accountants & auditors (1,046,187 people), Other managers (863,508 people), Secondary school teachers (608,087 people), and Financial managers (545,271 people).

The most specialized majors at Belhaven University in 2023 are Theology (93 degrees awarded), Education (445 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (53 degrees), Business (398 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (40 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Belhaven University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Belhaven University are Theology (93 degrees awarded), Education (445 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (53 degrees), Business (398 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (40 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Belhaven University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,187,810 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (564,232 people), Computer Systems Design (533,804 people), Banking & related activities (503,683 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (491,514 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Belhaven University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
231 degrees awarded
General Education
221 degrees awarded
Biblical Studies
74 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Belhaven University was General Business Administration & Management with 231 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Belhaven University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

339

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

945

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 339 degrees were awarded to men at Belhaven University, which is 0.359 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (945).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Belhaven University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 126 degrees were awarded to men at Belhaven University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.565 times less than the 223 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 223 degrees were awarded to men at Belhaven University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.77 times more than the 126 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 44% of students graduating from Belhaven University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Belhaven University is Female and Two or More Races (71.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.65% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
665 degrees awarded
White
298 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Belhaven University is black or african american (665 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (298 degrees).

18.5% of degree recipients (237 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
529 degrees awarded
White Female
196 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
136 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Belhaven University is black or african american female (529 degrees awarded). There were 2.7 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (196 degrees).

Operations

Belhaven University has an endowment valued at nearly $7.14M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.08M (15.2%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Belhaven University had a total salary expenditure of 46.4M. Belhaven University employs 29 Professors, 20 Associate professors and 19 Assistant professors. Most academics at Belhaven University are Male Professor (17), Female Associate professor (15), and Female Professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Belhaven University are: Management, with 59 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 56 employees, and Service with 37 employees.

Endowment

$7.14M

2023 Endowment

8.93%

growth from 2022

Belhaven University has an endowment valued at about $7.14M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Belhaven University grew 8.93% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $42.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Belhaven University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21.2M

2023 Salaries

0.728%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Belhaven University paid a median of $21.2M in salaries, which represents 45.7% of their overall expenditure ($46.4M) and a 0.728% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.0102% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.32% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.17M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Belhaven University paid a total of $5.17M to 77 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

29 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

59 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Belhaven University were Professor with 29 employees, Associate professor with 20 employees, and Assistant professor with 19 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Belhaven University were Management with 59 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 56 employees, and Service with 37 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Belhaven University was Male Professor with 17 employees, Female Associate professor with 15 employees, and Female Professor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Belhaven University.

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