Description

Belhaven College 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. In addition to a strong traditional liberal arts program, Belhaven provides an atmosphere in which students can find purpose and meaning in life. Academic preparation and Christian experience go hand in hand at Belhaven.

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 that emphasizes personal values and constructive attitudes toward work, other people, and the quality of life.

Belhaven strives for excellence in higher education. The College is dedicated to the belief that only the Christian liberal arts institution can educate men and women capable of totally purposeful action and direction.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Presbyterian Church (USA)

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$16,780

Out-of-State Tuition

$16,780

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

2,837

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Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,166
Freshman Class
689
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
2,837

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
76%
Graduate
24%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
91%
Part-Time
9%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
36%
Out-of-State
64%

Gender of Students

Women
59%
Men
41%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
47%
Caucasian
38%
Latino
3%
Other
12%

Students State Origin

Mississippi
36%
Tennessee
8%
Texas
8%
Florida
8%
Alabama
6%
Other
34%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%