Recognition and Awards
Belhaven University has been named by U.S. News and World Report to its prestigious “Best Colleges” list. Belhaven is honored among the best regional universities in the South.
The Top Performers on Social Mobility accolade honored Belhaven for advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating disadvantaged students.
U.S. News and World Report awarded Belhaven the prestigious title of Best Value for Regional Universities. Best Value schools are above average academically and cost considerably less than many other schools when the financial aid that they dispense, in the form of need-based grants and scholarships, is taken into account.
Belhaven is one of only 100 universities in the country that received the distinction of "America's 100 Best College Buys." For over 10 consecutive years, Belhaven has been recognized for its affordability.
Belhaven received the "College of Distinction" Award from CollegesofDistinctions.com, which honors colleges excelling in key areas of educational quality. Colleges with this honor are recognized for excellence by educational professionals.
Belhaven has developed a high-quality online program that allows students greater flexibility to balance their education and the many demands of life. Students attending one of America’s Best Online Colleges are getting a higher quality education and economically relevant programs that lead to successful career paths.
Belhaven is proud to have been named one of America's Best Christian Colleges every year since 1996.
Belhaven was also named a "Christian College of Distinction." This designation honors some of the most prestigious Christian colleges in America. Only 54 Christian colleges and universities were selected as a Christian College of Distinction.
Belhaven has been named among “College for Veterans” in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Our military friendly admissions process allows us to streamline the military benefits process and better serve those who have served.
Belhaven University was awarded the title of "Military Friendly School." The Military Friendly Schools' list honors the top colleges and universities that are doing the most to embrace America's military and veterans as students.
The School of Business at Belhaven University was recognized as a Business College of Distinction.
Received Specialized Accreditation for Business Programs Through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education also known as IACBE.
The College of Education at Belhaven University was recognized as an Education College of Distinction.
Top college administrators voted and recognized Belhaven’s focus and strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
Belhaven University’s School of Nursing has been named a Nursing College of Distinction.
Only four institutions in the state of Mississippi were honored by CollegesofDistinction.com, which focuses its ratings on four distinct categories: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant campus communities and successful outcomes.
Business Insider named Belhaven as Mississippi's "Hardest College to Get Into." Belhaven's selectivity helps to prepare students for their academic careers.
Study.com has named Belhaven University as one of its Best online Business Schools. The leading education website evaluated schools based on academic and career resources for business students.
Belhaven is also a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU), an international higher education association of intentionally Christian colleges and universities.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) continues to nationally recognized Belhaven University for its commitment to transfer students.
Belhaven University has been recognized by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) for having one of the nation's most affordable Human Resources degrees.
Belhaven University has earned Doctoral/Professional University status, as determined by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Intelligent.com. has named Belhaven University as one of the top Most Affordable Online Colleges with one of the nation’s best graduate and undergraduate business programs and Sports Administration programs.
Belhaven University's Master of Biblical and Theological Studies has been ranked as the No. 1 Most Affordable program in the nation.