Belhaven University is a remarkable place! We have a campus that is warm and inviting, and our learning community is generous, welcoming, caring, and kind.
Our faculty, coaches, and support staff teach from the understanding that God has uniquely gifted every student—and our responsibility as educators is to help you hone your talents for Godly success in your career, family, and sphere of influence. God wants your life to exhibit significance and purpose, and we walk with you to prepare for that future.
We are a Christian university committed to Biblical Truth and Godly Grace. We want our students to understand the world as God designed it, and experience the fullness of a life modeled upon Jesus.
With a spirit of Grace, we challenge you to grow in your faith, and learn to appreciate those from different traditions and backgrounds. Our commitment to the timeless pillars of Christ-centered faith will ground you in strength and equip you for the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Belhaven is unlike any other school you’re considering, so please, come visit and get to know us. When you step on campus, you’ll be surprised at the difference!
Your university decision is one of the most important of your life—I pray Belhaven may become your “Haven.”
Choosing a major does not have to feel like you are leaving some part of you behind. At Belhaven, we believe choosing a major should be a celebration of your talents, not a choice between them—and that’s why we offer the Double Major Promise. This promise allows incoming freshmen to double major and should you need the extra year to finish—the 5th year tuition is on us.
Love to dance and have a heart for teaching—double major in dance and education. Can’t decide between chemistry and biology—do both. See yourself overseas and in business—board the plane with a degree in International Studies and Business.choose any two from the list on the right, and if you want two degrees,
Choose any two of our undergraduate degrees, and if you want two degrees,like a BA and a BS—that is included in the promise too.
Belhaven is Scottish Presbyterian for “beautiful home.” A Christian university in the heart of southern hospitality...A charming, warm weather campus where you will be loved, challenged, and prepared. Belhaven is also a grand idea. A community where you can grow and thrive with an outlook and education that prepares you to be all that God has created you to be.
With 17 NCAA Division III sports, nearly 400 Belhaven student-athletes wear a Blazers uniform and participate in over 300 athletic contests every year. Students, faculty, staff, and members of the community love to support our teams and the campus is alive with competition, school spirit, and the drive to excel.
Women's Sports
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Track & Field
Men's Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track & Field
There is a distinct value in earning a degree with Belhaven. Many unique factors are ingrained within the University’s quality programs. Belhaven provide a supportive environment with a 12:1 student to faculty ratio, where Christian faculty and staff members are dedicated to academic rigor and grace-filled care. The University enrolls more than 1,000 students from 40 states and 20 different countries on the campus in Jackson. All campus buildings have been newly constructed or dramatically renovated within the last two decades. Located in the capital city of Mississippi, students easily connect with the advantages of an urban center, named one of America’s best cities for entrepreneurs, while living and studying on a charming campus located in a historic neighborhood. In total, Belhaven University serves 4,500 students offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees at its Jackson residential campus, as well as an array of online, graduate, and adult degree programs.
Avoiding Pitfalls of College Pricing
- Multiply Correctly.
- Know what’s in Room & Board.
- Watch out for Fees.
Only 19% of public university students graduate in four years. If comparing public university vs private, multiply private by four years and the public by five years.
For many universities, Room and Board does not include a meal plan, be clear on the difference.
Watch out for fees. Fees can range from several hundred to several thousand dollars.
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Highly-ranked Belhaven University stands among select Christian colleges and universities with national influence and has been repeatedly named one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys.” The University offers 70 areas of study including academic majors and concentrations across a full spectrum of disciplines as well as a variety of master and doctoral degree programs. The science curriculum is one of only two Christian universities recognized by the White House STEM Initiative. All programs are taught from a Christian worldview perspective and are guided by the mission to prepare students academically and spiritually to serve Christ Jesus in their careers, in human relationships, and in the world of ideas.
