ROTC at Belhaven University
Jackson, MS · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Belhaven University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Jackson State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Belhaven University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 2.7 mi
Army ROTCCross-town · 2.7 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Jackson State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Belhaven University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 1.7 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,010–1,298 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 19–24 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $30,250 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,250 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 49% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Belhaven University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Belhaven University has 1,471 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Belhaven University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Belhaven University: FAQ
Does Belhaven University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Belhaven University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Jackson State University.
Which ROTC branches can Belhaven University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Jackson State University, 3 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Jackson State University, 3 mi).
Is ROTC at Belhaven University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Belhaven University and train with the unit at Jackson State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Belhaven University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
belhaven.edu
- Admissions
belhaven.edu
- Apply
belhaven.edu
- Financial aid
belhaven.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Jackson, MS 39202
IPEDS UNITID: 175421
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