Birmingham Southern College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3855 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1080 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1009 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #3 of 3 | In Birmingham |
| #3457 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Undergraduates
- 975
- Male:Female Ratio
- 52:48
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- bsc.edu
Birmingham Southern College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Birmingham Southern College has an acceptance rate of 57% and is among the top 19% 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 | 57% | 58% | 57% |
| Applicants | 3,019 | 1,409 | 1,610 |
| Admissions | 1,726 | 811 | 915 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 244 | 142 | 102 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
33 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1150
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Birmingham Southern College are 1150-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
122 or 50%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Birmingham Southern College are 22-29 (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 | 716 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 147 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 54 (6%) |
| Asian | 22 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 21 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 13 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Birmingham Southern College is $21,153 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 | $17,530 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,196 |
| $48-75K | $18,649 |
| $75-110K | $20,596 |
| $110K+ | $21,035 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $20,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $20,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,000 |
| Fee in-district | $1,250 |
| Fee in-state | $1,250 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,250 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,418 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,350 |
| Room charge | $8,200 |
| Meal charge | $5,800 |
Birmingham Southern College majors
Birmingham Southern College has granted 263 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Birmingham Southern College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 57 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 |
| Psychology, General | 25 |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 23 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 16 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 11 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 11 |
| History, General | 11 |
| Sociology, General | 10 |
| Accounting | 9 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 8 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 |
| Mathematics, General | 5 |
| Economics, General | 4 |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | 3 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| Environmental Studies | 2 |
| Financial Mathematics | 2 |
| Music, General | 2 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| Chemistry, General | 1 |
| Musical Theatre | 1 |
| Pre-Engineering | 1 |
| Grand Total | 263 |
Birmingham Southern College has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 30% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 63% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Birmingham Southern College has published 527 scientific papers with 8,372 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Sociology, Medicine, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 19 |
| 1992 | 1 | 17 |
| 1993 | 7 | 27 |
| 1994 | 4 | 47 |
| 1995 | 6 | 65 |
| 1996 | 4 | 49 |
| 1997 | 3 | 69 |
| 1998 | 12 | 109 |
| 1999 | 3 | 93 |
| 2000 | 10 | 84 |
| 2001 | 7 | 85 |
| 2002 | 8 | 101 |
| 2003 | 10 | 134 |
| 2004 | 24 | 124 |
| 2005 | 12 | 146 |
| 2006 | 15 | 171 |
| 2007 | 7 | 208 |
| 2008 | 18 | 279 |
| 2009 | 14 | 266 |
| 2010 | 17 | 289 |
| 2011 | 11 | 320 |
| 2012 | 21 | 314 |
| 2013 | 13 | 363 |
| 2014 | 9 | 356 |
| 2015 | 14 | 361 |
| 2016 | 18 | 349 |
| 2017 | 30 | 348 |
| 2018 | 25 | 428 |
| 2019 | 25 | 509 |
| 2020 | 19 | 573 |
| 2021 | 19 | 612 |
| 2022 | 16 | 588 |
| 2023 | 18 | 580 |
Birmingham Southern College alumni
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Kate Jackson
- Occupations
- film actormodelmanufacturertelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Lucy 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
- actormusicianvoice actor
- Biography
-
Jennifer Hale is a Canadian-born American 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, 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 actress.
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Amanda Bearse
- Occupations
- film directortelevision actorfilm actortelevision 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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Walker Hayes
- Occupations
- singer-songwriter
- Biography
-
Charles Edgar Walker Hayes is an American country pop singer and songwriter. He has released three studio albums: Reason to Rhyme in 2011 on Capitol Records Nashville, and Boom and Country Stuff the Album in 2017 and 2022 on Monument Records. Hayes has charted multiple singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts; his highest-peaking is "Fancy Like", which reached the number one position on both charts between late 2021 and early 2022.
General info
| Alternative names | BSC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1856 |
| Motto | Pro Christo et Republica For Christ and the Republic |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; February-May). Interim Term (January) |
| Total FTE staff | 278 |
| 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 |