Applying to Belhaven

Acceptance RateSAT Median
42.60% 1,165
Belhaven University's acceptance rate is 42.60% for 2023 admission. A total of 2,589 students applied and 1,103 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
Belhaven's acceptance rate places 3rd out of 16 Mississippi colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,165 and the ACT score is 20 at Belhaven. Belhaven's SAT score ranks 3rd out of 10 Mississippi colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Belhaven, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Belhaven University is 42.60% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.75%. 988 men and 1,601 women applied to Belhaven and 446 men and 657 women students were accepted.
Among them, 126 men and 136 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Belhaven.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Belhaven
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants2,5899881,60100
Admitted1,10344665700
Enrolled26212613600
Acceptance Rate 42.60%45.14%41.04%--
Yield 23.75%28.25%20.70%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Belhaven University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 16 students (6% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 200 students (76%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Belhaven.
The median SAT score is 1,165 with 615 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25th percentile is 485. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 560 and 25th percentile is 495 .
The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 18 at Belhaven. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 20.
The SAT and ACT scores at Belhaven University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Belhaven
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total98011651200
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing485615640
SAT Math495550560
ACT Composite182024
ACT Math162023
ACT English172024
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Belhaven University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 262 first-year students enrolled in Belhaven. The proportion of full-time students is 98.09% and part-time students is 1.91%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 48.09% and women students is 51.91%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Belhaven.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Belhaven
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total26212613600
Full-time25712413300
Part-time52300
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Belhaven. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Belhaven University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Belhaven Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $25 for graduate schools of Belhaven University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Belhaven.
Admission Information for Applying to Belhaven
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$25
Graduate Application Fees$25
Admission Informationhttps://www.belhaven.edu/admissions.htm
Online Applicationhttps://www.belhaven.edu/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)
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