Belhaven University Demographics & Diversity Overview

60%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
2%
International
34
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Belhaven University has a diverse student body with 60% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
39.2%(748)
Hispanic
3.5%(66)
African American
39.8%(758)
Asian
0.6%(12)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(13)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
3.7%(71)
Unknown
12.4%(237)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color60%
Total Enrollment4,879
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

Belhaven University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Belhaven University has a gender distribution of 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.1%(718)
Women
62.9%(1,218)

Gender Statistics

Men718

15% of total enrollment

Women1,218

25% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Belhaven University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 36% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 23% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.7%(53)
18-19
22.6%(328)
20-21
25.3%(368)
22-24
17.8%(258)
25+
30.6%(445)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.3%(6)
22-24
10.7%(232)
25+
89.0%(1,926)

Age Diversity Insights

36%

Traditional Age (18-21)

23%

Non-Traditional (25+)

60%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Belhaven University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 54% in-state residents, 45% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
53.6%(125)
Out-of-State
44.6%(104)
International
1.7%(4)

Regional Representation

In-State125

54% of student body

Out-of-State104

45% of student body

International4

2% of student body

States Represented

34 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

60%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

23%

Non-Traditional Age