Birmingham Southern College

Birmingham, Alabama
4-year Private university
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Overview

Birmingham-Southern College is a private institution established in 1856 with urban setting located at Birmingham. It is ranked 135 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices 4-1-4-based academic calendar.

#135 National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Urban
Location Birmingham, Alabama
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1856
Selectivity Low
Size Small
975 Undergraduates
Website http://www.bsc.edu/

Learning

13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$39,020
Cost of Attendance
$23,846
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $17,650
Outstate Tuition Fee $17,650
Room and Board Fees $14,300
$27,080 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

57% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.7 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

81 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

native language is English.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Apr
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Dec
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$21,695 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$5,280 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $39,020
49% Students with need received Financial Aid
21.3% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Distinguished Scholars Awards
Total Worth up to full tuition
Eligibility first year students
Minimum Criteria based on outstanding achievement in and out of the classroom
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline February 1
Academic Scholarships
Total Worth Varies
Eligibility first year students
Minimum Criteria based on standardized test scores, GPA, class rank, leadership potential, and engagement and accomplishments beyond the classroom
Requirement for maintenance full time enrollment and required GPA
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Fine and Performing Arts Scholarships
Total Worth $4,000
Details Given to students who have been admitted to the college and plan to study theatre, musical theatre, art, art history, or music. High school seniors must either audition or submit a portfolio and interview with fine arts faculty
Comer Education Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details The Comer Scholarship is awarded to an admitted first-year student who is a resident of Alabama and intends to major in Education.
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Students

975 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
75% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
59% Students graduate within 6 years