Beulah Heights University

Beulah Heights University (BHU) is a private, nonprofit Christian university in southeast Atlanta, serving students preparing for church ministry, nonprofit leadership and professional work. Its programs combine biblical and theological study with business and leadership training. The official degree directory lists Atlanta and online delivery for many programs, with a hybrid option for some; check the current format and course schedule for your intended degree before planning around a commute or an online-only schedule.

Choose a program by field and degree level

Undergraduate study includes associate degrees in business administration, leadership studies and religious studies, plus bachelor’s degrees in business administration, leadership studies and religious studies. The university also lists a B.A. in Leadership with a Criminal Justice minor and a B.B.A. with an Accounting minor. Graduate options include M.A. degrees in leadership studies and religious studies, an MBA, and a Master of Divinity with leadership or chaplaincy concentrations. Doctoral programs listed include the Doctor of Ministry and a Ph.D. in Leadership. Students interested in focused preparation can also explore the Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership, graduate certificates in chaplaincy and nonprofit development and management, and English as a Second Language. The official degree directory identifies which programs are offered in Atlanta, online or in a hybrid format; its linked catalog and program pages provide the curriculum details.

BHU’s mission is explicitly Christian, and its ministry degrees are designed around biblical and theological study. The university also applies leadership and business education to nonprofit and professional settings. Applicants should compare course plans carefully: the same subject may be offered at more than one degree level, and the time and cost to finish will depend on transfer credit, course availability and the student’s enrollment pace.

How to plan the cost

BHU’s posted quick cost guide lists undergraduate tuition at $352 per credit hour: $23,232 for a 66-hour associate degree and $45,408 for a 129-hour bachelor’s degree at the published program totals. Listed graduate rates are $469 per hour, with totals of $19,698 for the 42-hour M.A. programs, $18,760 for the 40-hour MBA and $33,768 for the 72-hour M.Div. The M.Div. with a leadership concentration is listed at 84 hours and $39,396; its chaplaincy concentration is listed at 72 hours and $33,768. The guide lists the 36-hour Doctor of Ministry at $20,340 and the 60-hour Ph.D. in Leadership at $33,900. These program totals are tuition estimates in the school’s guide, not a personalized bill; confirm the current rate, transfer-credit evaluation and any additional charges with the university.

Additional posted charges include a required $263 technology fee, a $120 activity fee, a $50 administration fee and a $30 registration fee per course. The school estimates books at $138.88 per course. Application fees vary by level: $50 undergraduate, $75 graduate or MBA, and $100 for D.Min./Ph.D. programs. BHU also lists a deferred payment plan for eligible students. Its published tuition page says students who pay tuition in full by the first day of class may qualify for the 5% Barth Memorial Scholarship. Active-duty and reserve service members and spouses may request a 10% military tuition rate for undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, subject to documentation and a 3.0 cumulative GPA requirement. Verify eligibility and the total after fees on the current tuition and fees page.

Financial aid and scholarships

Students seeking federal aid should submit the FAFSA and follow up with BHU’s Financial Aid Office about required documents and deadlines. The university provides an institutional scholarship application, a financial-aid portal, a net price calculator and information for veterans; private education loans are another listed resource. Awards depend on eligibility, available funds and satisfactory academic progress, so ask which aid applies to your specific program and enrollment load, when it will be credited, and what portion of the balance remains after aid. Use the school’s net price calculator for an individualized estimate, and confirm award details directly through the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office.

What student accounts describe

Individual student reviews on Niche mention helpful professors, small classes and flexibility when the university shifted courses online during the pandemic; one reviewer also describes receiving scholarship support. A recurring practical consideration in the reviews is price: some students say they would like tuition to be lower. These are personal accounts from different years and programs, not a guarantee of a particular classroom or advising experience. Ask how often faculty hold office hours, how online students reach instructors, and what support is available when a course or registration issue arises. Read the student reviews and campus information alongside a conversation with the department you plan to enter.

Apply, request information and visit

Prospective students can review admissions requirements and begin an application or ask BHU to send program information. Before applying, confirm the degree’s entry requirements, application documents, next start date, in-person attendance expectations and whether transfer credits can shorten the program. The university lists a hybrid option for selected programs, so online applicants should confirm whether any classes, events or services require a campus visit.

Atlanta campus and contacts

The university’s main address is 892 Berne Street SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30316, and its main phone is (404) 627-2681. BHU’s Financial Aid Office is in the Administration Building and publishes hours of Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; the school does not specify those as general hours for every campus office, so call ahead before visiting another department. The official degree directory also marks some selected programs with a Marietta delivery option, but the listed academic page does not provide a visitor address for that location. Confirm its current site and schedule with Admissions before travelling. BHU’s federal Minority Serving Institutions Exchange record identifies it as a four-year private nonprofit institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

Beulah Heights may suit students seeking a faith-centered route into ministry, leadership or business, particularly when online study is important. A sound comparison starts with the exact degree plan and the written net cost: confirm where the required classes meet, which expenses are outside tuition, and what scholarships or aid can be renewed from one term to the next.