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.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 2,589 | 988 | 1,601 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 1,103 | 446 | 657 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 262 | 126 | 136 | 0 | 0 |
| 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)
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).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 980 | 1165 | 1200 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 485 | 615 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 495 | 550 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT English | 17 | 20 | 24 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
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.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 262 | 126 | 136 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 257 | 124 | 133 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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 .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not 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.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Admission Information | https://www.belhaven.edu/admissions.htm |
| Online Application | https://www.belhaven.edu/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research) |