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Belhaven University Men's Football

Welcome to the Belhaven University men's football recruiting profile. Belhaven competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the USA South Athletic Conference from Jackson, Mississippi. Led by head coach CJ Nightingale, Belhaven University pairs a 50% acceptance rate with a 49% graduation rate and a $16,299 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
104
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
USA South Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
5,176
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
50%
State
Mississippi
City
Jackson
Address
1500 Peachtree St

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 70% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
CJ Nightingale
Head Football Coach
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 31% of D3 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
68%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
49%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$38,987
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$46,440
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 84% of D3 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$29,800
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$29,800
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$16,299
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$25
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 97% of D3 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$985,975
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$505,028
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (601) 968-5940[email protected]

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