Discover Your Gifts, Develop Your Skills, Grow in Your Faith

This is a special place. Belhaven translates to “beautiful home.” Located in Jackson, Mississippi, we’re ​​a private, Christian, liberal arts university — a community of students and educators working together to grow and thrive.

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Welcome to Our Beautiful Haven!

“Our commitment to the timeless pillars of Christ-centered faith will ground you in strength and equip you for the opportunities and challenges ahead. Your university decision is one of the most important of your life — I pray Belhaven may become your 'Haven’.”

Dr. Roger Parrott, President of the University 

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We are a Christian university committed to Biblical Truth and Godly Grace. We want our students to understand the world as God designed it and experience the fullness of a life modeled upon Jesus.

"We believe that every student has the potential to accomplish great things in the world." 

Dr. Tracy Ford — Dean of ​​​​Worldview Studies

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140 Years of Academic Distinction

80

Areas of Study in Liberal Arts 

4,100

Students On Campus and Online

“This is a friendly, inviting, and exciting environment where students can be themselves and thrive.” 

Caleb Henry — Senior Admission Counselor

"We believe that every student has the potential to accomplish great things in the world." 

Dr. Tracy Ford — Dean of ​​​​Worldview Studies

1883

140 Years of Academic Distinction

80

Areas of Study in Liberal Arts 

4,100

Students On Campus and Online

“This is a friendly, inviting, and exciting environment where students can be themselves and thrive.” 

Caleb Henry — Senior Admission Counselor

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A University Serious about Christian Faith, Service, and Calling

Belhaven is in a category of only a handful of peer private colleges teaching a vibrant Christian worldview across the entire curriculum.

We are committed to being as biblically grounded in Grace as we are in Truth, uniting Christian love with a godly pursuit of personal and academic integrity.

Mission & Statement of Faith

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    Contact Us

    Office of Admission

    Phone: 601-968-5940

    Mailing Address:
    1500 Peachtree Street, Box 153
    Jackson, MS 39202

    For campus visit:
    Jimmy Hood Welcome Center
    855 Riverside Drive
    Jackson, MS 39202

    Fax: 601-300-2932

    admission@belhaven.edu

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    Verse of the Year

    For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.

    Psalm 100:5