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42.6%Acceptance
$29,195Tuition
1,370Students
51%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$46,440Earnings
#13 in MississippiPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Presbyterian Church (USA)

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
42.6%
Average SAT
1,090
SAT Range (25th–75th)
980–1,200
ACT Composite (avg)
21
Total Enrollment
1,370

Admissions Overview

Belhaven University is moderately selective with a 42.60% acceptance rate. This means roughly 4 out of 10 applicants gain admission, making it accessible but not guaranteed. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 980-1200 on the SAT, with an average of 1090. Students typically earn around a 21 on the ACT. The 68.87% retention rate suggests many students find their academic fit here. As a Presbyterian liberal arts institution, Belhaven seeks students who value faith-integrated learning and want to develop both intellectually and spiritually. The school particularly welcomes aspiring artists, given its well-known music and theatre programs that have built its reputation across the region.