Belhaven University
Belhaven University is one of the nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Mississippi. The campus is located in an urban area, in Jackson.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,458 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 243 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 153 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 63%). Every year 49% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Belhaven University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $23,900, and fees were $350. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $23,900 and $350 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students4,458 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate63% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1946 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2016 - Current |
Admission
59%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $25 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $425/credit | |
| In State Students | $425/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $425/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $565/credit | |
| In State Students | $565/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $565/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $19,125 | $19,125 | $19,125 |
| ADN | 70 | $29,750 | $29,750 | $29,750 |
| BSN | 125 | $53,125 | $53,125 | $53,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $28,250 | $28,250 | $28,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Belhaven University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 52% | $4,340 |
| Other Federal Grant | 20% | $994 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 33% | $1,782 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $12,540 |
| Federal Student Loans | 76% | $5,694 |
| Private Loans | 5% | $9,787 |
$17,783
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$14,774 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$14,532 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$17,156 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$21,157 |
| Over $110,000$22,128 |
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Student Population
2,482
Undergrads
1,976
Graduates
3,123
Women
1,335
Men
29%
Full-time
71%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Black/African American |
55% |
|
White |
30% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Hispanic |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Mississippi state board of nursing.
