Birmingham Southern College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3900 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1092 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1021 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #3 of 3 | In Birmingham |
| #2673 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 52%
- Undergraduates
- 713
- Graduates
- 18
- Male:Female Ratio
- 55:45
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- bsc.edu
Birmingham Southern College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Birmingham Southern College has an acceptance rate of 52% and is among the top 17% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 52% | 51% | 53% |
| Applicants | 3,987 | 1,840 | 2,147 |
| Admissions | 2,071 | 939 | 1,132 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 148 | 90 | 58 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
13 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1150
or below
75% of them
had 1340
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Birmingham Southern College are 1150-1340 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
60 or 41%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Birmingham Southern College are 21-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 502 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 115 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 57 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 32 (4%) |
| Asian | 13 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 11 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Birmingham Southern College is $24,170 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,562 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,562 |
| $48-75K | $21,634 |
| $75-110K | $22,894 |
| $110K+ | $25,419 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,500 | $8,400 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,500 | $8,400 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,500 | $8,400 |
| Fee in-district | $1,250 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,250 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,250 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,084 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,350 |
| Room charge | $8,300 |
| Meal charge | $6,000 |
Birmingham Southern College majors
Birmingham Southern College has granted 278 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Birmingham Southern College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 76 |
| Psychology, General | 33 |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 32 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 |
| Accounting | 12 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 12 |
| History, General | 9 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 7 |
| Mathematics, General | 7 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 7 |
| Environmental Studies | 5 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 |
| Economics, General | 4 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 |
| Physics, General | 4 |
| Sociology, General | 4 |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 2 |
| Chemistry, General | 2 |
| Music, General | 2 |
| Musical Theatre | 2 |
| Pre-Engineering | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Financial Mathematics | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 1 |
| Grand Total | 278 |
Birmingham Southern College has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 31% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 53% | 77% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Birmingham Southern College has published 573 scientific papers with 12,661 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Medicine, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 29 |
| 1993 | 7 | 46 |
| 1994 | 4 | 60 |
| 1995 | 7 | 83 |
| 1996 | 4 | 136 |
| 1997 | 3 | 87 |
| 1998 | 12 | 126 |
| 1999 | 3 | 120 |
| 2000 | 10 | 124 |
| 2001 | 7 | 110 |
| 2002 | 8 | 134 |
| 2003 | 13 | 161 |
| 2004 | 24 | 158 |
| 2005 | 11 | 206 |
| 2006 | 17 | 237 |
| 2007 | 8 | 286 |
| 2008 | 19 | 356 |
| 2009 | 13 | 375 |
| 2010 | 19 | 399 |
| 2011 | 14 | 444 |
| 2012 | 22 | 451 |
| 2013 | 16 | 482 |
| 2014 | 13 | 503 |
| 2015 | 15 | 516 |
| 2016 | 19 | 423 |
| 2017 | 32 | 463 |
| 2018 | 29 | 547 |
| 2019 | 33 | 722 |
| 2020 | 19 | 905 |
| 2021 | 19 | 962 |
| 2022 | 17 | 911 |
| 2023 | 16 | 890 |
| 2024 | 6 | 868 |
Birmingham Southern College alumni
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Kate Jackson
- Occupations
- film produceractortelevision actormanufacturermodel
- Biography
-
Lucy Kate Jackson, known professionally as Kate Jackson, is an American actress and television producer, known for her television roles as Sabrina Duncan in the series Charlie's Angels (1976–1979) and Amanda King in the series Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983–1987). Her film roles include Making Love (1982) and Loverboy (1989). She is a three-time Emmy Award nominee and four-time Golden Globe Award nominee, and Photoplay (magazine) award winner for "Favorite TV Actress" 1978.
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Jennifer Hale
- Occupations
- voice actormusician
- Biography
-
Jennifer Hale is a Canadian-born voice actress. She is best known for her work in video game franchises such as Baldur's Gate, Mass Effect, Metal Gear Solid, BioShock Infinite, Metroid Prime, Halo, Overwatch, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. In 2013, she was recognized by Guinness World Records as the most prolific video game voice actor.
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Amanda Bearse
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorfilm directortelevision director
- Biography
-
Amanda Bearse is an American actress, comedian and director. She starred in the 1985 supernatural horror film Fright Night, and later starred as Marcy Rhoades D'Arcy in the Fox sitcom Married... with Children (1987–1997). Bearse later began working as television director, directing over 90 episodes of comedy series.
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Glenn Shadix
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorvoice actorstage actor
- Biography
-
William Glenn Shadix was an American actor and comedian. He was best known for his roles as Otho Fenlock in Tim Burton's Beetlejuice and the Mayor of Halloween Town in The Nightmare Before Christmas.
General info
| Alternative names | BSC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1856 |
| Motto | Pro Christo et Republica For Christ and the Republic |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 244 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 900 Arkadelphia Road Birmingham, Alabama, 35254 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 201,000 |
| Phone | 2052264600 |
| Fax | +1 (205) 226 3074 |