Birmingham–Southern College

Tuition & Fees

^$18,238

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

14%

600-699

43%

500-599

41%

400-499

700-800

17%

600-699

31%

500-599

43%

400-499

700-800

600-699

19%

500-599

44%

400-499

29%

300-399

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30-36

26%

24-29

35%

18-23

32%

12-17

30-36

24-29

50%

18-23

32%

12-17

10%

30-36

16%

24-29

43%

18-23

40%

12-17

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undergraduateRatios

47^%

male

53^%

female

teacher

students

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Selective

53^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	1,821
Declined	+ 1,563
Total Received	3,384

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Private (nonprofit)

1,209

undergraduate students

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Codes

SAT	1064
ACT	0012

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School Facts

Birmingham-Southern College, founded in 1856, is a four-year private, liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Its 198-acre campus is located three miles west of downtown Birmingham.

Public/private	Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment	1,209
Established in	1856
Coeducational	Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation	Methodist
Accredited by	• ACS American Chemical Society • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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Birmingham, AL

198-acre, urban campus in Birmingham (population: 210,710). Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation to shopping areas. Public transportation serves campus.

Birmingham–Southern College
900 Arkadelphia Road
Birmingham, AL 35254

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
78%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
83%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students are required to live in school housing
yes: Students may have cars on campus
yes: Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

: 7 fraternities 17^% of male students
: 6 sororities 25^% of female students

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10: 24%
Top 1/4: 49%
Top 1/2: 77%

Bottom 1/2: 23%
Bottom 1/4: 5%

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

14%

600-699

43%

500-599

41%

400-499

700-800

17%

600-699

31%

500-599

43%

400-499

700-800

600-699

19%

500-599

44%

400-499

29%

300-399

composite english math

30-36

26%

24-29

35%

18-23

32%

12-17

30-36

24-29

50%

18-23

32%

12-17

10%

30-36

16%

24-29

43%

18-23

40%

12-17

Admissions Facts

Application fee	$50 (waived if filed online and before November 15)
Common application accepted	yes
Application deadline	April 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program	yes
Early decision program application deadline	November 1
School has early action program	yes
Early action program application deadline	November 15
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements	SAT or ACT Required of some

Selective

53^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	1,821
Declined	+ 1,563
Total Received	3,384

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Recommendations
Standardized test scores

Important

Class rank
Essay
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Secondary school record

Considered

Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Trent Gilbert
Vice President for Enrollment Management
P: 800 523-5793, extension 4696
F: 205 226-3074
admiss@bsc.edu

Financial Aid

56^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$16,057.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Total	$31,900
Tuition	$16,990
Room	$7,200
Board	$5,202
Additional fees	$1,248
Books & supplies	$1,260
Average Financial Aid	- $16,057
Total with Avg. Aid	$15,843

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$2,395,807
Federal	$1,542,608
State	$43,352
Institutional	$784,721
Other external	$25,126

Non-need-based

Total	$9,800,376
Federal
State	$532,487
Institutional	$8,420,175
Other external	$847,714

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

State aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 523-5793, extension 4688
F: 205 226-3082
finaid@bsc.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Melissa Burgett
Director of Financial Aid
mburgett@bsc.edu

Varsity Sports

	M	W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
diving
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, martial arts, soccer, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, martial arts, soccer, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bass fishing, billiards, dodgeball, flag football, foosball, inner-tube water polo, kickball, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

Kyndall Waters (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Sheri S Salmon (women's)
Assistant Athletic Director/swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: Southern Athletic Association
Mascot: Panthers
School colors: black and gold

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Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Accounting
Applied Computer Science
Architectural Studies
Art
Art History
Asian Studies
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Economics
Education
English
Global/Comparative Studies
Health Sciences
History
Mathematical Finance
Mathematics
Media/Film Studies
Music
Musical Theatre
Philosophy
Philosophy/History/Law
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Sociology
Spanish for the Workplace
Theatre Arts
Urban Environmental Studies

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Programs Offered

Accelerated study
Certificate programs
Double majors
Honors program
Independent study
Internships
Pass/fail grading option
Phi Beta Kappa
Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

Other
Pre-law

1,209

total students

65^%

in-state

35^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100^%

1,209
students

Female
53^%
635

Male
47^%
574

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99^%

1,201
students

Female
53^%
631

Male
47^%
570

1^%

8
students

Female
50^%
4

Male
50^%
4

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Student Break-down

1%: Nonresident aliens
14%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%: Hispanic/Latino
78%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

39^%

Transfer applicants accepted

71^%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements	High School GPA: 2.30 College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript	Required of All
College transcript(s)	Required of All
Essay or personal statement	Required of All
Interview	Recommended of All
Standardized test scores	Recommended of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)	Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

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Counseling services

Academic
Career
Minority student
Personal
Psychological
Religious

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

Alumni network
Career/job search classes
Interest inventory
Internships
Interview training
On-campus job interviews
Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

Health insurance
Health service
Nonremedial tutoring
Other

Special programs for physically disabled students

Adaptive equipment
Note-taking services
Special housing
Talking books
Tape recorders
Tutors

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented	China South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants	International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation

International Student Contact

Alaina Elgin
International Admissions Counselor
agelgin@bsc.edu

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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Admissions Factors

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Important

Considered

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Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

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Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

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Programs Offered

Pre-professional Programs

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

1,209students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

1,201students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

semester hours

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Of students' needs
were fully met

1,209
students

1,201
students

8
students