Belhaven University

Key Highlights

• Private nonprofit Christian university founded in 1883
• Institutionally accredited by SACSCOC through the doctoral level
• Traditional Jackson campus and online study options
• 42-acre campus in a Mississippi historic district

Student Life & Environment

Campus life is centered on Belhaven’s Christian identity and its residential undergraduate community. The university lists academic clubs, student ministries, intramural sports, student organizations, honor societies, fitness facilities, campus events, and intercollegiate athletics among the ways students can participate. New students entering in fall 2026 have a scheduled Welcome Week from August 13 through August 22, with move-in, peer activities, chapel, and residence-hall programming. Belhaven operates six residential facilities: three for women, two for men, and one apartment building with separate floors for men and women. Residence halls are furnished and staffed by professional resident directors and student resident assistants. Full-time freshmen and sophomores with fewer than 54 earned credits who are single and under 21 generally must live on campus. Students residing with a parent or legal guardian at their permanent nearby home may request an exception. Other off-campus requests require review. Incoming residents must pay a $150 housing deposit before selecting a room; the amount is applied to residence-life charges rather than added as a separate housing fee. Students should consult the current housing agreement and handbook for conduct rules, meal arrangements, room selection, accessibility needs, and exemption procedures before committing.

Location & Surroundings

Belhaven’s main campus is at 1500 Peachtree Street in Jackson, Mississippi’s capital. The 42-acre site lies in the Greater Belhaven neighborhood, a historic district characterized by early twentieth-century homes, tree-lined streets, green spaces, restaurants, and locally owned businesses. This setting gives students a defined campus while retaining access to an urban area. Nearby places identified by the university include the Eudora Welty House and Garden, New Stage Theatre, Belhaven Town Center, the Fondren district, and downtown Jackson. Museums, medical facilities, dining, shopping, and cultural venues are also within the surrounding city. These connections may be particularly relevant for students seeking clinical, arts, public-service, nonprofit, or business experience, although individual placements are not guaranteed. The university says Jackson’s airport is about a 15-minute drive from campus and that interstate access is nearby. Prospective students should evaluate transportation needs directly: the campus has neighborhood amenities, but reaching internships, shopping, the airport, or destinations elsewhere in the metropolitan area may require a car or another transportation plan.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For 2026-2027, Belhaven lists full-time traditional undergraduate tuition of $30,700 for 12-18 credits, plus a $790 annual student activity fee. This is newer than the database’s supplied $29,195 tuition value, which should not be treated as the current published price. Listed annual room-and-board charges range from $9,850 for double occupancy in Caldwell, Wells, or Robertson to $12,400 for a private room in Wells. University Village costs $12,850 but does not include a meal plan. International students have a $100 annual international fee, a one-time $50 tuberculosis-testing charge, and a university estimate of $2,400 for books, supplies, health insurance, and other personal expenses. These are sticker-price components before financial aid, not a complete personalized cost of attendance. Course fees, travel, insurance, and program-specific charges can change the total. Students should use the university’s cost calculator, compare aid offers, and confirm whether scholarships carry enrollment or academic-progress conditions. Belhaven directs eligible students to submit the FAFSA using school code 002397. Career support is provided through the Center for Career & Calling. Services include career fairs, résumé and interview preparation, mock interviews, job shadowing, and access to the Blazer Career Portal for local, regional, and national job and internship listings. The center serves residential undergraduates and U.S.-based online students, but the university does not provide a verified placement rate or salary outcome on the cited page.