Belhaven University

1500 Peachtree Street, Jackson, MS 39202

Private not-for-profit 4-year

The BSW Program at Belhaven University

Belhaven University awarded 4 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, ranking #541 of the 587 colleges nationally that offer the degree. This is a small program, which cuts both ways: cohorts are tight and faculty access is easy, but course rotations can be less frequent and specialization options narrower than at a larger school.

46.2% of students complete their degree, close to the 50.4% median across BSW colleges nationally. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it.

The average student pays $16,299 a year after grants and scholarships — about the same as the $15,045 median across the 11 BSW colleges in Mississippi. 38.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Figures from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. Completion and net-price comparisons are against the 618 BSW-awarding colleges in this directory.

Key Statistics

4,213
Total Students
1,614
Undergraduates
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

50%
Acceptance Rate
1,312 admitted out of 2,637 applicants

Admissions Requirements

High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered
Recommendations: Considered
College Prep: Considered

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
490 - 668
Math
520 - 630
8% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
19 - 24
English
17 - 25
Math
17 - 24
75% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In/Out-of-State
$29,195

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$16,299
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $10,551
$30,001 - $48,000 $12,820
$48,001 - $75,000 $16,967
$75,001 - $110,000 $19,476
$110,001+ $20,928
38%
Receive Pell Grants
68%
Students Borrowing
$7,835
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

46%
Overall
47%
Full-Time
46%
Part-Time
51%
First-Time Students
50%
Transfer Students
24%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 36%
6-Year Completion 44%
8-Year Completion 46%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
40%
Female
60%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
74.9%
Some Distance
10.9%
No Distance
14.3%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
40.1%
Some Distance
28.1%
No Distance
31.8%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
23.2%
Black or African American
44.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.6%
Two or More Races
3.3%
Non-Resident Alien
17.3%
Unknown
8.1%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
6019685940
Address
1500 Peachtree Street, Jackson, MS 39202
IPEDS ID
175421

Where a BSW Leads

Graduates of undefined and other CSWE-accredited BSW programs work across six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.