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Belhaven College

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Belhaven College

 
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  Belhaven College
1500 Peachtree St
Jackson, MS 39202
General information
Financial aid office
Admissions office
(601) 968-5940 Ext.
(601) 968-5933 Ext.
(601) 968-5940 Ext.

Type of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate, Associate degree, Bachelor degree, Master's degree
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
Number of students: 2,575 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$25.00

About this School
Belhaven College is a college in Jackson, Mississippi that was founded by the Presbyterian Church (USA) but that is independently run by a Board of Trustees. It is a private college whose tuition currently runs about $7000 per semester plus about $3500 for room and board. The school sponsors intercollegiate athletic teams which compete in the NAIA's Mid-South Conference. Belhaven College is nationally accredited by both the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and the National Association of Schools of Music.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$15,580$14,774$14,100
Out of State$15,580$14,774$14,100
Books and Supplies$1,400$1,400$1,400
On-Campus
Room and board$6,000$5,704$5,430
Other Expenses$5,010$5,010$5,010
Off Campus
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Off Campus w/ family
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Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 26% $3,226
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 22% $1,490
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 99% $8,116
Loans to students 62% $2,941
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Dance
General
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Less-than-2-year certificate Dance, General: A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the ...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Computer Science
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Less-than-2-year certificate Computer Science: A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; com...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Less-than-2-year certificate Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be ...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Business Administration and Management
General
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Less-than-2-year certificate Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior,...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Bible + Biblical Studies
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Less-than-2-year certificate Bible + Biblical Studies: A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these ...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Accounting
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Less-than-2-year certificate Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax ...

Associate degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Associate degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting ...

Bachelor degree
Theology and Religious Vocations
Other
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree Theology and Religious Vocations, Other: Any instructional program in theological studies and religious vocations not listed in the Theology and Religious Vocations, General category.

Bachelor degree
Sport and Fitness Administration + Management
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree Sport and Fitness Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport ...

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various...

Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public...

Bachelor degree
Philosophy
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree Philosophy: A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to th...

Bachelor degree
Music
General
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathema...

Bachelor degree
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree Kinesiology and Exercise Science: A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development and coor...

Bachelor degree
Humanities + Humanistic Studies
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree Humanities + Humanistic Studies: A program that focuses on combined studies and research in the humanities subjects as distinguished from the social and physical sciences, emphasizing languages, literatures, art, music, philosophy and religion.

Bachelor degree
History
General
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of sp...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject ma...

Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed p...

Bachelor degree
Dance
General
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree Dance, General: A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the study and ana...

Bachelor degree
Computer Science
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree Computer Science: A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardwar...

Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with...

Bachelor degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizatio...

Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting a...

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biologic...

Bachelor degree
Bible + Biblical Studies
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree Bible + Biblical Studies: A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in va...

Bachelor degree
Art + Art Studies
General
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Bachelor degree
Accounting
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Bachelor degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, l...

Master's degree
Education
General
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Master's degree Education, General: A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social founda...

Master's degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Belhaven College

General Description for:
Belhaven College Master's degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting a...

 
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