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Belhaven University

1500 Peachtree St, Jackson, MS 39202 -

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Belhaven University is a Christian liberal arts college dedicated to helping people grapple with the complex issues of life and to preparing them for positions of leadership in a rapidly changing society. A community of professors and students working together in a Christian environment, Belhaven emphasizes the importance of the individual. Belhaven University is a contemporary institution built on the timeless principles of service and excellence in higher education. Since its founding, Belhaven University has sought to fulfill the mission expressed in its motto: "non ministrari, sed ministrare" (to serve, not to be served).

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School Overview:

	Belhaven University
County	Hinds County, MS
Title IV Eligible	Yes
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level	4 or more years
Institution Control	Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate	2,166 students
Part-Time Undergraduate	72 students
Full-Time Graduate	318 students
Part-Time Graduate	40 students

Total Enrollment	2,596 students
Total Dormitory Capacity	514 students
Tuition	16360
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	83%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants	20%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received	$1,609
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants	23%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received	$2,219
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants	80%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received	$6,613
% Students Receiving Loans	53%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received	$2,641

School Notes:

Belhaven University has a rich heritage of prominence in education dating back to 1883. Five bachelor's degrees are offered in twenty major areas in fifteen departments. In addition to traditional majors, two programs of general studies are available: humanities and sciences. There are also pre professional programs in the ministry, medicine, dentistry, law, and nursing, and a professional program in medical technology.
Each student is encouraged to develop and grow to the best of his or her potential and to face the future with confidence and determination. Interwoven into academic preparation is a curriculum which emphasizes personal values and constructive attitudes toward work, other people, and the quality of life.
Belhaven strives for excellence in higher education. The university is dedicated to the belief that only the Christian liberal arts institution can educate men and women capable of totally purposeful action and direction.
Belhaven University is located on a forty-two acre site near the heart of Jackson, the capital and largest city in Mississippi. Jackson, a growing center of industry, commerce, culture, and the arts, has expanded in population from 7,000 at the beginning of the century to a major metropolitan area encompassing about 400,000 individuals. Jackson prides itself on its residential areas, its impressive state and city office buildings, its spacious parks, and its progressive spirit.
Belhaven University is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associates, bachelors, and masters degrees.
Profile last updated: 02/02/2010.

In the News:

Belhaven relocating ASPIRE to LeFleur Building (Mississippi Business Journal)
posted on June 7, 2011 at 06:52:14 pm
JACKSON — Belhaven University will relocate its ASPIRE degree program from its Jackson campus to the LeFleur Building, just north of the main campus, on I-55 Frontage Road in August.
Belhaven University Launch New Online Degree Programs (Christian News Wire)
posted on June 1, 2011 at 07:55:23 pm
JACKSON, Miss., June 1, 2011 / Christian Newswire / -- Belhaven University is expanding its online program and giving potential students five more reasons to earn their degree online. Five new degrees that range from associate, bachelors, and masters were added to Belhaven's online catalogue.
Caldwell signs scholarship (The Daily Star)
posted on May 27, 2011 at 06:05:47 pm
Grenada High School’s Katie Caldwell (seated) recently signed a letter-of-intent to play softball next season at Belhaven University in Jackson. Present for the signing were (standing, from left) GHS Coach Leslie Lancaster, Ashleigh Hicks, Nicole Caldwell, and Nathan Caldwell.
Robby Piantanida (Jackson Free Press)
posted on March 30, 2011 at 07:01:44 pm
Just over five years ago, Belhaven University art student Robby Piantanida borrowed a camera and equipment to shoot a short film for his college film festival.
Tuesday, March 8 (Jackson Free Press)
posted on March 3, 2011 at 03:45:52 am
Paul Saik performs at Jackson Academy (4908 Ridgewood Road) at 6 p.m. $10; call 601-364-5416. ... The collaborative arts concert at Belhaven University Center for the Arts is at 7:30 p.m. Free; call 601-965-7044. ...