Belhaven University Demographics & Diversity Overview

59%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
2%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Belhaven University has a diverse student body with 59% 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
40.3%(595)
Hispanic
3.9%(57)
African American
41.4%(612)
Asian
0.6%(9)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(11)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
3.8%(56)
Unknown
9.3%(137)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color59%
Total Enrollment3,627
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 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.6%(565)
Women
62.4%(936)

Gender Statistics

Men565

16% of total enrollment

Women936

26% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Belhaven University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 47% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 34% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.5%(38)
18-19
22.5%(337)
20-21
24.1%(362)
22-24
16.8%(252)
25+
34.1%(512)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.3%(6)
22-24
7.4%(158)
25+
92.3%(1,962)

Age Diversity Insights

47%

Traditional Age (18-21)

34%

Non-Traditional (25+)

59%

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 51% in-state residents, 47% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
51.4%(132)
Out-of-State
47.1%(121)
International
1.6%(4)

Regional Representation

In-State132

51% of student body

Out-of-State121

47% of student body

International4

2% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

59%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

34%

Non-Traditional Age