Birmingham Southern College: Ranking & Review
| Birmingham rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1252 | 4435 Top 27% |
Birmingham Southern College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 62% | 66% | 59% |
| Applicants | 2,559 | 1,098 | 1,461 |
| Admissions | 1,583 | 726 | 857 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 349 | 183 | 166 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 1,283 | 621 | 662 |
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 65 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 18% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 296 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 83% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $50.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Birmingham Southern College Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $52,414 | $52,414 |
| Off-campus | $49,564 | $49,564 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $12,350 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Birmingham Southern College provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 1,597 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $34,544 | $34,544 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $1,439 | $1,439 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 69 | 69 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 37 | 37 |
| Psychology | 28 | 28 |
| Social Sciences | 22 | 22 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 20 | 20 |
| Education | 18 | 18 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 16 | 16 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 13 | 13 |
| Physical Sciences | 11 | 11 |
| History | 8 | 8 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 8 | 8 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 5 | 5 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 4 | 4 |
| Engineering | 3 | 3 |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | 2 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | 2 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | ||
| Grand Total | 266 | 266 |
A total of 266 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Birmingham Southern College.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 65% | 68% |
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General info
| Alternative names | BSC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1856 |
| Motto | Pro Christo et Republica For Christ and the Republic |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic Calendar | Four-one-four plan |
| Total FTE staff | 307 |
| Instructional FTE | 100 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | bsc.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 Arkadelphia Road Birmingham, Alabama, 35254 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Midsize |
| City population | 212,000 |
| Phone | 2052264600 |
| Fax | +1 (205) 226 3074 |