Jackson, MS
Roughly 53 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 49% to 53% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,698 | 839 | 198 | 49% |
| 2020 | 2,380 | 1,179 | 284 | 50% |
| 2021 | 1,787 | 1,144 | 212 | 64% |
| 2022 | 2,589 | 1,103 | 262 | 43% |
| 2023 | 2,156 | 1,148 | 251 | 53% |
Fall 2023 applicants
648 of 1,249 women and 500 of 907 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Belhaven University has an acceptance rate of 53% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,148 of 2,156 applicants.
Selective. Roughly 53 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
2,156 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 251 enrolled.
No. Belhaven University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 49% to 53% — it has become less selective.