About Belhaven University
Jackson, Mississippi, is home to Belhaven University, a private nonprofit university serving roughly 1,470 undergraduates. The federal student-to-faculty ratio is about 12 to 1.
Nursing programs at Belhaven University
Federal completion data shows nursing credentials awarded at the bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) level. In the most recent reporting year, the school reported about 29 bachelor’s-level nursing graduates. A bachelor’s program is the traditional four-year route to RN licensure and the usual starting point for later graduate study; see our ADN vs. BSN guide if you are still deciding on a degree level. That is a relatively small annual graduating class, so ask how many seats open each year.
Cost and student outcomes
Published tuition and fees are about $30,400 a year. The average net price (what students receiving federal aid pay after grants and scholarships) is about $18,100 a year. About 57% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Students who finish the bachelor’s level and borrow leave with median federal loan debt of about $19,300. Federal earnings data puts median pay for those bachelor’s-level nursing graduates at roughly $83,800 one year after finishing and $79,100 four years out. These are estimates for graduates with reported earnings, not a promise. Schoolwide, about 61% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time and 68% return for a second year.
Applying and licensure
Admission is moderately selective, with about 50% of applicants admitted overall, so a solid academic record helps. Expect the nursing program to have its own application, prerequisite courses, and limited seats. Our guide to getting into nursing school explains what programs typically look for. To work as a nurse in Mississippi, graduates apply for a license with the state board of nursing in Mississippi and pass the NCLEX. Before you commit, verify the program’s ACEN or CCNE accreditation and state approval, and compare it with other options on our Mississippi nursing schools page.
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and can change. Confirm current details with the school.