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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)

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$29,195
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,195
Average Net Price
$22,078
Students Receiving Financial Aid
44.5%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$9,400
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$6,500
Books & Supplies
$650
Total Cost of Attendance
$39,245
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,333
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$279/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
46.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
65.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
44.5%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $16,855
$30,001 – $48,000 $17,039
$48,001 – $75,000 $24,853
$75,001 – $110,000 $28,359
$110,001+ $25,276

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Cost Overview

Most Belhaven families pay around $22,078 after aid, not the $39,245 sticker price. Low-income students (under $30K) pay just $16,855 annually, while wealthy families ($110K+) actually pay less than middle-class ones at $25,276. Over four years, expect to spend roughly $88,000 to $101,000 depending on your family's income.

The typical graduate leaves with $26,333 in debt, requiring monthly payments of $279. With median earnings of $46,440 ten years out, loan payments consume about 7% of gross income. Only 65% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families pay cash or rely on other funding sources. The 95% employment rate helps with repayment prospects.

Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying less than half of what middle-class families shoulder. The Presbyterian affiliation and strong arts programs justify the premium for families seeking a faith-based creative education.

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