For decades Belhaven has been recognized as one of America's "Best Values" and "Best College Buys" and seeks to continue making college an affordable option for today's families. In fact, 98% of undergrad students receive some type of aid. 

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2026-2027 Tuition and Fees

Full-time Students (all costs are before financial Aid and Scholarships).

Tuition and Fees (12-18 Hours)

Semester Year
Tuition (full-time 12-18 hours) $15,375 $30,700
Student Activity Fee $395 $790

Room and Board

Semester Year
Double Occupancy - Caldwell, Wells, Robertson $4,925 $9,850
Helen White Hall $5,425 $10,850
Lakeview (double) $5,625 $11,250
Lakeview (quad) $5,825 $11,650
University Village ( does not include meal plan) $6,425 $12,850
Private Occupancy (Wells Hall) $6,200 $12,400

International Students

Semester Year
International Fee $50 $100
TB Testing $50 (one time) $50
Personal Expenses Estimate (Books, Supplies, Health Insurance, etc.) $1,200 $2,400

Additional Course Fees

Part-time Student Fees

  • A part-time student is one who enrolls in fewer than 12 semester hours.
  • Tuition for part-time students taking 1-11 hours: $595/credit hour

Overload Fee

  • Over 18 hours: $595 per credit hour

Summer Courses

  • Traditional undergrad students are welcome to take online undergraduate classes during the summer at a cost of $465/credit hour plus a $40/credit hour technology fee. Contact onlineadmission@belhaven.edu to register today.

Master of Fine Arts in Dance

  • Tuition: $650/credit hour

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Belhaven University reserves the right to change the fees, tuition, rules, and calendar regulating admission and registration, instruction in, and graduation from the University, and to change any other regulation affecting the student body. Changes go into effect whenever the proper authorities so determine and apply not only to prospective students but also to those who at the time are enrolled in the University.

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Go and make disciples of all the nations ... And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.

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