The Published Price Is Only the Starting Point
The amount listed for tuition, housing, and other expenses does not necessarily reflect what your family will pay. Scholarships and grants can reduce your net price, and Belhaven’s Financial Aid team can help you understand the options available for your individual circumstances.
2026-2027 Tuition and Fees
The amounts below are published costs for full-time students before scholarships, grants, or other financial aid. Your estimated net price may be lower.
Tuition and Fees (12-18 Hours)
| Item | Semester | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (full-time 12-18 hours) | $15,350 | $30,700 |
| Student Activity Fee | $395 | $790 |
Room and Board
| Room | 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
| Fee Type | 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 Fees
List of courses with additional 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
Over 18 hours: $595 per credit hour
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.
Tuition: $650/credit hour
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100% of full-time undergrad students attending Belhaven receive some form of financial assistance
Your Cost is Personal
Apply and complete the financial aid process to receive information based on your circumstances.
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Value added as part of The Belhaven Advantage
002397
Belhaven’s FAFSA Code
Find Out What Belhaven May Cost You
Use Belhaven’s cost estimator for an early estimate based on the information you provide.
Your admission application allows Belhaven to begin evaluating your eligibility for institutional scholarships and aid.
Submit the FAFSA and include Belhaven’s school code: 002397
You will receive your offer in the mail and it will identify scholarships, grants, loans, work-study, and other resources for which you may qualify. A Financial Aid Advisor can help your family understand each part.
Scholarships and Opportunities That Add Value
The published price is only the starting point.
Scholarships and grants can reduce what eligible students pay, while other forms of financial aid may help families manage the remaining cost.
Belhaven offers academic, arts, and other scholarship opportunities for qualifying undergraduate students. Award amounts, eligibility, deadlines, and renewal requirements vary.
Expand Your Educational Opportunities
Belhaven offers two nationally distinctive opportunities designed to help qualifying traditional undergraduate students gain more from their college investment.
Double Major Fifth Year Free
Eligible first-time freshmen pursuing two majors or degrees can receive fifth-year tuition when additional time is needed.
Free Master’s Degree Opportunity
Qualifying traditional-campus graduates can receive a full-tuition scholarship for an eligible online master’s degree.
The Value of a Belhaven Education
Financial opportunities are only part of the story. Discover how Christ-centered academics, caring faculty, career preparation, and a close-knit community create an education of lasting value.
Scholarships and Opportunities That Add Value
The published price is only the starting point.
Scholarships and grants can reduce what eligible students pay, while other forms of financial aid may help families manage the remaining cost.
Belhaven offers academic, arts, and other scholarship opportunities for qualifying undergraduate students. Award amounts, eligibility, deadlines, and renewal requirements vary.
Expand Your Educational Opportunities
Belhaven offers two nationally distinctive opportunities designed to help qualifying traditional undergraduate students gain more from their college investment.
Double Major Fifth Year Free
Eligible first-time freshmen pursuing two majors or degrees can receive fifth-year tuition when additional time is needed.
Free Master’s Degree Opportunity
Qualifying traditional-campus graduates can receive a full-tuition scholarship for an eligible online master’s degree.
The Value of a Belhaven Education
Financial opportunities are only part of the story. Discover how Christ-centered academics, caring faculty, career preparation, and a close-knit community create an education of lasting value.
Questions About Affording Belhaven? Start Here.
A Belhaven education may be more affordable than the published tuition price suggests. Scholarships, grants, and personalized financial aid can reduce what a family pays.
Because each family’s circumstances are different, students should apply to Belhaven and complete the financial aid process to receive information based on their individual situation.
Tuition is the amount charged for instruction.
Sticker price generally includes published tuition, fees, housing, dining, and other estimated expenses before financial aid.
Net price is the estimated amount remaining after qualifying scholarships and grants are subtracted.
Families should compare estimated net prices rather than tuition alone.
Applying allows Belhaven to evaluate your admission information and begin determining whether you qualify for institutional scholarships.
Completing the financial aid process provides the additional information needed to develop a more personalized estimate.
Applying does not mean you must enroll.
Begin by applying to Belhaven and completing the required financial aid steps. Belhaven uses information such as academic achievement, financial circumstances, and other qualifications to develop a personalized aid package. Families can also use Belhaven’s cost estimator for an early estimate.
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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.
Verse of the Year
"Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit," says the Lord Almighty.
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