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.