Belhaven University Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$25
Acceptance Rate
42.60%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
23.75%
Freshmen Enrollment
262
SAT Scores
1,165
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,589 students have applied and 1,103 students have allowed to admit to Belhaven University (Acceptance rate: 42.60%). Belhaven's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.75 % where 262 students have finally enrolled out of 1,103 admitted students.
Belhaven acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Mississippi College and William Carey University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 46.79%).
Belhaven enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 51.72%).
How to Apply to Belhaven University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Belhaven. Belhaven offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.belhaven.edu/admissions.htm |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.belhaven.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.belhaven.edu/financial_aid/Default.htm |
| Net Price Calculator | www.belhaven.edu/financial_aid/calculator.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.belhaven.edu/financial_aid/veterans-military.htm |
| Athletic | https://www.belhaven.edu/belhaven/student_right.htm |
| Disability Service | https://www.belhaven.edu/campus_life/student-development/ada.htm |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Belhaven and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Belhaven University is 1,165 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Belhaven University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,130). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Belhaven University | 1,165 | 20 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,130 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi | 1,073 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Belhaven University, 16 students submitted SAT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,165 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 485 | 615 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 495 | 550 | 560 |
| Total | 980 | 1,165 | 1,200 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Belhaven University, 200 students submitted ACT scores (76% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Mississippi. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 20 | 24 |
| English | 17 | 20 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 20 | 23 |
Belhaven Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Belhaven University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |