Birmingham-Southern College

It is moderately difficult to get into Birmingham-Southern College. Around 66% of applicants get into Birmingham-Southern College each year. Out of 2,461 applications received in 2023, 1,622 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to Birmingham-Southern College, the application fee is $50.

Students who submit their applications to Birmingham-Southern College for fall should anticipate a decision by November 15.

Birmingham-Southern College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Birmingham-Southern College's admissions stats.

Birmingham-Southern College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	24%
Mean SAT Score	1165
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	7%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	54%
Waitlist	No

Birmingham-Southern College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Birmingham-Southern College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 1
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	December 15

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Applying Early to Birmingham-Southern College?

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Birmingham-Southern College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 1.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. Birmingham-Southern College will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Birmingham-Southern College is 100%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 66%. In 2022, Birmingham-Southern College admitted 21 of the 21 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early in hopes that it will boost their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Birmingham-Southern College Admissions

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Transferring to Birmingham-Southern College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Birmingham-Southern College

Birmingham-Southern College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Birmingham-Southern College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Birmingham-Southern College

What does Birmingham-Southern College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Application Essay	Important
Interview	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Birmingham-Southern College for more information on admission factors.

Birmingham-Southern College Application Requirements

To apply to Birmingham-Southern College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Birmingham-Southern College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Birmingham-Southern College?

Students admitted to Birmingham-Southern College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 47% submitted a class rank. At Birmingham-Southern College 24% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 57% were in the top 25% and 75% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Birmingham-Southern College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	30%
3.75 and 3.99	21%
3.50 and 3.74	20%
3.25 and 3.49	13%
3.00 and 3.24	9%
2.50 and 2.9	7%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Birmingham-Southern College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Birmingham-Southern College is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 7% of Birmingham-Southern College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 54% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Birmingham-Southern College?

To be competitive with other Birmingham-Southern College applicants, you should strive to earn between 1080 and 1250 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Birmingham-Southern College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1250 and 25% of scored lower than 1080, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Birmingham-Southern College student is 1165.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Birmingham-Southern College students scored 630 or higher and 75% of students scored 550 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Birmingham-Southern College students scored 610 or higher, and 75% scored a 550 or higher.

To be most competitive at Birmingham-Southern College, you should strive to earn between 22 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Birmingham-Southern College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Birmingham-Southern College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

More Information on Transferring to Birmingham-Southern College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Birmingham-Southern College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Birmingham-Southern College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Birmingham-Southern College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Birmingham-Southern College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Birmingham-Southern College.

Does Birmingham-Southern College accept transfer credits?

✅ Birmingham-Southern College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Birmingham-Southern College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Birmingham-Southern College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Birmingham-Southern College?

❌ No, Birmingham-Southern College is test optional, so you can decide whether or not to include your ACT or SAT scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Birmingham-Southern College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Birmingham-Southern College is 66%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Birmingham-Southern College?

✅ Birmingham-Southern College's early decision acceptance rate was 100% in 2021.

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