Belhaven University Acceptance Rate
Jackson, Mississippi · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,156
- Admitted
- 1,148
- Yield
- 21.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Belhaven University's acceptance rate has fallen from 71.7% in 2014–15 to 53.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,264 to 2,156 (-5%) over that period.
Its 53.2% rate makes Belhaven University more selective than about 81% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 14 tracked Mississippi schools, it is more selective than about 50%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (51.9% for women vs 55.1% for men, a 3.2-point gap). Belhaven University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 21.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,264 | 1,623 | 71.7% | 325 |
| 2015–16 | 3,053 | 1,551 | 50.8% | 285 |
| 2016–17 | 2,474 | 1,053 | 42.6% | 247 |
| 2017–18 | 2,324 | 1,374 | 59.1% | 243 |
| 2018–19 | 1,961 | 1,012 | 51.6% | 227 |
| 2019–20 | 1,698 | 839 | 49.4% | 198 |
| 2020–21 | 2,380 | 1,179 | 49.5% | 284 |
| 2021–22 | 1,787 | 1,144 | 64% | 212 |
| 2022–23 | 2,589 | 1,103 | 42.6% | 262 |
| 2023–24 | 2,156 | 1,148 | 53.2% | 251 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,249 | 648 | 51.9% |
| Men | 907 | 500 | 55.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18–23 | 45% |
How Belhaven University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Belhaven University's acceptance rate?
Belhaven University's acceptance rate is 53.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,148 admitted of 2,156 applicants).
Is Belhaven University test optional?
Belhaven University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Belhaven University?
Belhaven University received 2,156 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,148.
Is Belhaven University getting harder to get into?
Belhaven University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 71.7% in 2014–15 to 53.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.belhaven.edu/.