Overview
Founded in 1856, Birmingham Southern College is a private liberal arts institution based in Birmingham, Alabama. BSC is associated with the United Methodist Church and admissions are rated as “more selective.” It is home to an Urban Environment Park that includes walking paths, a lake, and Wi-Fi. Popular major choices include mathematics and statistics, English, and history.
Acceptance Rate:
57%
Average Net Price:
$22,107
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
26
Average SAT Composite
1230
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $22,750 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $22,750 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1062 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
73%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
23%
Average Aid Per Year
$14,163
23%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,579
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$11,663
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
54%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1664
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,579
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$2,002,758
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$10,710,487
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
86%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,274
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$246
Students receiving federal loans
85%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,640
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,407
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
3019
Students Applied
35%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
22
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1 | |
| Other | April 1 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
50%
Submitting ACT
14%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 26
Average SAT Composite: 1230
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
975
Total Number of Undergrads
975
0
100
65%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
71%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
31
Faculty Overview
0
100
93%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
26
Countries Represented
10
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
17%
Student Organizations
84
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
85%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
72%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Panthers
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southern Athletic Association
Total Male Athletes
302
Total Female Athletes
150
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Club
8
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Birmingham-Southern College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$53,100
Top 5 Cities
Birmingham
Atlanta
Nashville
Huntsville
Mobile
Top 5 Employers
Birmingham-Southern College
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Regions Bank
BBVA Compass
AT&T
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Sales
Operations
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,500
Loan Default Rate
9%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$246
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI have had phenomenal professors who have inspired me.
Jackie
This school is a great fit for anyone looking for a close community not only with friends but your teachers as well. Students here are very nice and welcoming. Everyone is very active with activities on campus and they are a lot of fun!
Amanda from Orlando, FL
The school is one of the finest in the state. The William two years ago, and the William today, cannot compare because of educational differences. I appreciate my school.
William from Dora, AL
The best academic school in the state. Not the best social scene school. Great Greek System, we won the best greek system in the country this past year
Stephen from Birmingham, AL
Apply early and fill out your FASFA early. 100% of our students have some sort of financial aid.
Tour the campus; it's beautiful!
Tour the campus; it's beautiful!
Kylie from Bay Minette, AL
I love the teachers at BSC. They all have a genuine interest in what they teach, and are available for students for any additional help they may need outside of class. The Interim term is a fun way to take a class outside of your major.
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Just by visting this college, you can tell that you will learn alot. Also, even if you're not sure about what you really want to major in, you can do exploration(which 2 is required if you attend) to explore something outside of your major or within your major.
Octavia from Brandon, MS
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