Belhaven University

What Belhaven University does

Belhaven University is a private, nonprofit Christian liberal arts university founded in 1883 and headquartered on a 42-acre campus at 1500 Peachtree Street in Jackson, Mississippi. The institution enrolls approximately 4,400 students across traditional on-campus undergraduate programs, 100% online undergraduate and graduate programs delivered in accelerated 7-week terms, and dedicated international student pathways (on-campus, hybrid, or online). Academic offerings span seven divisions — Arts, Business, Education, Nursing, Humanities, Ministry & Human Services, and STEM — totaling more than 80 programs, supported by a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

The university's technology stack centers on Canvas for learning management, a proprietary BlazeNet portal for student/faculty/staff information, and Modern Campus Catalog for program information, with Google Analytics underlying digital recruitment. Delivery is bifurcated between on-campus experiential learning in residence halls equipped with 1 Gbps wireless and a fully virtual channel accessible globally. Recent product expansion in 2025 includes a Ph.D. in Business Administration and an online B.S. in Sport Management; in October 2025 the university added a China channel via a partnership with Beacon Education, the largest online graduate provider in China.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees, course material fees, housing, and meal plans (with published meal pricing ranging from $7.50 to $8.50 per meal under a vendor partnership with Zest Culinary Services). A Free Master's Scholarship covers up to 36 credit hours of graduate tuition for eligible internal alumni, functioning both as a retention tool and a tuition-discount program. GTM is direct-to-consumer across digital channels (website, virtual tours, social platforms including TikTok), campus visits at the Jimmy Hood Welcome Center, and the Beacon Education channel partner for international recruitment; no third-party reseller or employer-sponsor segment is disclosed. Customer base is highly distributed across four primary personas (traditional undergraduates, online adult learners, graduate/doctoral professionals, and international students), with no enterprise or B2B anchor accounts identified.

Name

Belhaven University

Legal name

Belhaven University

Website

https://belhaven.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Belhaven University is a private, nonprofit Christian liberal arts university in Jackson, Mississippi, founded in 1883, serving approximately 4,400 students through on-campus undergraduate programs, 100% online degrees in 7-week terms, and graduate/doctoral programs across seven academic divisions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAH), General Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Liberal arts education
• Online degree programs
• Christian university
• Graduate education

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from tuition charges for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Additional revenue from technology fees, housing fees, meal plans, and course material fees.
2. Summer Online Classes: Online summer courses offered at $455 per credit hour plus $40/credit hour technology fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Belhaven University is a private Christian liberal arts university that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs both on-campus in Jackson, Mississippi and fully online in 7-week terms. The university offers more than 80 programs across seven academic divisions (Arts, Business, Education, Nursing, Humanities, Ministry & Human Services, and STEM), serving traditional students, working adults, and international learners with faith-integrated instruction.

Product overview

Belhaven University offers a diverse portfolio of educational products and services as a Christian university of liberal arts and sciences founded in 1883. The institution provides more than 80 programs through multiple delivery formats: traditional on-campus undergraduate programs, 100% online undergraduate and graduate programs and certificates, and on-campus programs for international students. The academic portfolio spans six major divisions: Arts (Dance, Music, Theatre, Art + Design, Film, Creative Writing), Business, Education, Nursing, Humanities, Ministry & Human Services, and STEM. Recent product expansions include new online programs such as a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management and a Ph.D. in Business Administration. A distinctive offering is the Free Master's Degree Scholarship, providing full-tuition coverage for eligible traditional undergraduate students pursuing graduate studies. The university has also established international partnerships, including a collaboration with Beacon Education to serve Chinese professionals with localized online master's programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional On-Campus Undergraduate Programs
• Online Undergraduate and Graduate Programs and Certificates
• Online Master's and Doctoral Programs Online master's degrees and doctoral programs designed for professionals seeking to enhance leadership skills, expertise, and career advancement, covering fields such as business, education, nursing, and ministry.
• International Student Programs Degree programs for international students available on-campus, hybrid, or fully online, designed to help students become competitive in a global marketplace and advance their careers internationally.
• Arts Programs Arts degree programs in Dance, Music, Theatre, Art + Design, Film, and Creative Writing offered through Belhaven's School of Arts, providing comprehensive arts education within a Christian worldview.
• Business Programs Business degree programs that emphasize the art and science of true leadership beyond the bottom line, integrating Christian principles with business education.
• Education Programs Education degree programs designed to open doors and transform lives, preparing students for careers in teaching and educational leadership.
• Nursing Programs Nursing degree programs for students with a servant's heart and desire to help others, preparing graduates for high-demand careers in healthcare.
• Humanities Programs Humanities programs emphasizing intellectual freedom, open hearts, and Christian foundation, challenging students to explore complex questions within a biblical worldview.
• Ministry and Human Services Programs Ministry and human services degree programs grounded in the principle 'To serve, not to be served,' preparing students for careers in ministry and fields vital to human growth and development.
• STEM Programs Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics programs where students learn to pursue STEM fields as stewards with reverence and responsibility.
• Free Master's Degree Scholarship Full-tuition scholarship program for eligible traditional undergraduate students covering up to 36 credit hours of master's-level courses to be completed within 36 months of initial enrollment, excluding Master of Counseling and Master of Fine Arts programs.
• Ph.D. in Business Administration Doctoral degree program in Business Administration launched to expand Belhaven's doctoral portfolio for professionals pursuing advanced business research and leadership credentials.
• Online Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Fully online Bachelor of Science in Sport Management degree program expanding Belhaven's STEM/athletics program portfolio for remote learners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free Master's Scholarship covers up to 36 credit hours of online master's education for eligible traditional campus graduates

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Beacon EducationmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 October 2025Beacon Education, the largest provider of online graduate degrees in China, partnered with Belhaven University to offer new online master's programs for Chinese professionals. The partnership aims to expand the portfolio across various fields and enhance localized educational services for Chinese learners.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mississippi College: Mississippi's oldest private Christian university, located in Clinton, MS, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs with a faith-based mission. Most direct competitor given overlapping geography, religious affiliation, and program mix.
• William Carey University: Private Christian university in Hattiesburg, MS offering traditional and online programs across business, education, nursing, and ministry. Closely comparable in size, faith-based positioning, and Mississippi footprint.
• Union University: Private Christian liberal arts university in Jackson, TN offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs with a similar faith-based mission and comparable enrollment scale.
• Trevecca Nazarene University: Private Christian university in Nashville, TN affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene, offering traditional and online undergraduate and graduate programs at similar scale and with comparable mission-driven positioning.
• Millsaps College: Private liberal arts college in Jackson, MS offering undergraduate programs with a small, residential campus model. Comparable in geography and residential liberal arts positioning, though secular.
• Anderson University: Private Christian liberal arts university in Anderson, SC offering traditional and online programs with comparable enrollment scale, religious affiliation, and program portfolio breadth.
• Southeastern University: Private Christian university in Lakeland, FL affiliated with the Assemblies of God, offering traditional and robust online programs with comparable faith-based mission and graduate expansion strategy.
• Blue Mountain University: Private Christian university in Blue Mountain, MS offering undergraduate programs with a faith-based mission. Comparable in religious affiliation, Mississippi footprint, and small-institution profile.

Regional players

• Tougaloo College: Private historically Black liberal arts college in Tougaloo, MS (near Jackson). Operates in the same Jackson metro private-college market, addressing overlapping prospective students with a different mission orientation.
• Mississippi University for Women: Public university in Columbus, MS offering undergraduate and graduate programs with a historic focus on women. Operates in the same regional Mississippi higher-education market with overlapping nursing and education programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/belhavenu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/BelhavenUniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/belhavenuniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/belhaven-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/belhavenu
• TikToktiktok.com/@belhavenuniv
• Pinterestpinterest.com/belhavenu

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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