2024 Best Colleges for Performing Arts in the Birmingham Area

• Birmingham, AL•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  780 reviews

Alum: I loved Samford University! The architecture was inspirational, the professors were engaging and committed to the growth of the students, and the community was small enough to feel like you were truly part of the school.... Read 780 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 84%

• Net price $31,871

• SAT range 1100-1290

• Birmingham, AL•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  2,270 reviews

Senior: I loved my experience with the University of Alabama at Birmingham so far! The campus is exhilarating, especially because it stretches over several blocks of Birmingham. There are "blue lights" on every block, making it a pretty safe campus. The dorms are nice, and so is the recreation center. The cafeteria always has good food, but there's also tons of restaurants around the city to choose from! This campus is probably the best in Alabama for diversity within the students. Overall, it's a great school with great students.... Read 2,270 reviews

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 89%

• Net price $16,990

• SAT range 1140-1340

• Montevallo, AL•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  757 reviews

Junior: I can honestly say I cannot imagine being this happy with any other university. I had high standards, as someone wanting to attend college here since the age of 14, but I was not disappointed in the slightest. The Elementary Education program creates such a close-knit and knowledgable group of students that I am so excited to see teach. As a pretty quiet person myself, there are people in my Elementary Ed classes I wouldn't even imagine speaking to or having anything in common with, but everyone is so extremely supportive and it truly feels like a big family. The professors in my department are very well-respected and knowledgable, while still clear that I can go to them with any personal issue I need advice on. The surrounding town is also amazing, there is so much to do while still keeping the small-town energy that draws a lot of students to campus. This University, especially the Elementary Education program, have exceeded my expectations in every way. I cannot recommend it more!... Read 757 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 90%

• Net price $17,207

• SAT range 970-1200

• Birmingham, AL•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  357 reviews

Junior: As an international college student who moved to Birmingham-Southern College, I can definitely say that it has been the best decision for my future. I was able to make friends easily and my teachers were always respectful and full of knowledge willing to teach. I love my classes where my teachers enhance my learning and let me speak out my views with respect. Overall, Birmingham-Southern College has become my second home in these past three years of my life.... Read 357 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 66%

• Net price $22,888

• SAT range 1090-1240