Belhaven University's published cost of attendance is $39,793. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $10,551, middle-income families pay around $16,967, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,928.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $39,793 |
| Tuition and Fees | $30,250 |
| Room and Board | $9,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,117 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,676 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,551 |
| $30–48k | $12,820 |
| $48–75k | $16,967 |
| $75–110k | $19,476 |
| $110k+ | $20,928 |
Belhaven University's published cost of attendance is $39,793. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $10,551, middle-income families pay around $16,967, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,928. Azimuth ranks Belhaven University #512 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Need-based aid covers a portion of cost for most students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,333, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $12,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. For the typical graduate at Belhaven University's median four-year earnings of $51,795, median federal debt of $26,333 projects to a monthly payment of about $298 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on lower-earning program clusters, four-year earnings of $39,863 would shift the real affordability picture substantially. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning and income-driven repayment options — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Belhaven University earn median 4-year earnings of $51,795, placing Belhaven University in the 11.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,017 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Belhaven University in the 20.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Belhaven University #1143 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Belhaven University's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 152 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $62,042, and Azimuth ranks the program among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology. The Clinical, Counseling and Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology program graduates 42 students with median 4-year earnings of $45,213. Education, General and Kinesiology round out the largest programs, with Kinesiology graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $48,349. These programs align with regional labor-market demand in Mississippi and the broader Southeast, supporting graduates into stable professional roles.
