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Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham,
AL
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate66%
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About Birmingham Southern College
Embedded in a storied tradition of excellence on a Hilltop community of service and purpose, Birmingham-Southern College prepares students to learn, to lead, and to make an impact. We inspire the spark to explore and the freedom to flourish on the path to a life of significance.
Birmingham-Southern College is a private, religious college in the city of Birmingham, Alabama. Birmingham Southern College was founded in 1856. The college enrolls around 1,058 students per year, including 1,062 undergraduate students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Birmingham-Southern College
It is moderately difficult to get into Birmingham Southern College. The acceptance rate at Birmingham Southern College is 66%. In 2022, 2,461 students applied to Birmingham Southern College and 1,622 were admitted.
| Birmingham-Southern College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 66% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 100% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 7% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Birmingham-Southern College is located in the city of Birmingham, Alabama, near Birmingham.
If you are interested in seeing Birmingham Southern College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 59, Interstate 20, and Interstate 65 to Birmingham, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Birmingham-Southern College and Birmingham are like without leaving home.
College Info
Birmingham Southern College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Not available
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Birmingham Southern College is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Birmingham-Southern College is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Birmingham Southern College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1080 - 1250
Math SAT Range
540 - 630
Reading SAT Range
550 - 610
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1250 and Above
Good
1080 to 1250
Avg
1080 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Birmingham Southern College students is 1165. Applicants with SAT scores of 1250 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Birmingham Southern College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1080 to 1250 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1080 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Birmingham Southern College.
Birmingham Southern College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$37,350
In State$37,350
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$20,000
$20,000
Fees
$1,250
$1,250
Housing
$15,100
$15,100
Books
$1,000
$1,000
Student Life
Wondering what life at Birmingham Southern College is like? There are approximately 1,058 students enrolled at Birmingham Southern College, including 1,062 undergraduate students and -4 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 65% percent are from AL and 35% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time2%
Part Time65%
In State35%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,058
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
66%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Unknown
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