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Birmingham-Southern College
  • 4 Year
  • BIRMINGHAM, AL

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade C+
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade C+

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Birmingham-Southern is a private, Christian college located in Birmingham, Alabama. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,041 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Birmingham-Southern acceptance rate is 66%. Popular majors include Business, Biology, and Health Service Preparatory Studies. Graduating 70% of students, Birmingham-Southern alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,400.

About

900 ARKADELPHIA RD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35254
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Southern Athletic Association

Birmingham-Southern College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

BSC Admissions

Acceptance Rate
66%
Application Deadline
February 1
SAT Range
1090-1240
ACT Range
22-28
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$22,888 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,781 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
97%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
91%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 22 responses
74%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 27 responses
52%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 27 responses

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Majors

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,041 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
17
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
21%
Varsity Athletes
46%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 22 responses
  • Smart
    32%
  • Determined
    27%
  • Versatile
    14%
  • Outgoing
    9%
  • Preppy
    9%
  • Bland
    5%
  • Stressed
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
80%
Poll
61%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 31 responses
Poll
53%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 32 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 20 responses
  • Forward Ever
    50%
  • Expensive
    25%
  • Community
    10%
  • Home away from home
    10%
  • Dead
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$46,700 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
70%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
63%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 16 responses

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