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Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham-Southern College
BIRMINGHAM, AL . 4 Year 3.8
#1497 in Best Colleges in America
900 ARKADELPHIA RD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35254

Overview

Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) is a private liberal arts college in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1856, BSC is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a range of bachelor's degree programs across various fields of study like arts, sciences, business, and interdisciplinary studies.

The college is known for its rigorous academic programs, small class sizes, and a faculty dedicated to teaching. The curriculum at BSC emphasizes experiential learning, offering opportunities for internships, research, and study abroad programs.


Rankings

  • 204

    #204 in Best Colleges for History in America

  • 7

    #7 20 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America

  • 341

    #341 in Top Party Schools in America

  • Best Colleges for History in America 204 of 933
  • Top Party Schools in America 341 of 1,512
  • Colleges with the Best Student Life in America 515 of 1,509

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • C+Value
  • B+Diversity
  • B Campus
  • B Athletics
  • B+Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • C+Location
  • CDorms
  • B Campus Food
  • B+Student Life
  • C+Safety

Majors

  • Business
    60 Graduates
  • Biology
    24 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    22 Graduates
  • Psychology
    17 Graduates
  • History
    15 Graduates
  • Accounting
    14 Graduates
  • Computer and Information Sciences
    14 Graduates
  • Education
    14 Graduates
  • Communications
    12 Graduates
  • Religious Studies
    10 Graduates

Admissions

  • February 1
    Application Deadline
  • 66%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $50
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    1090-1240
  • ACT Range
    22-28
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,781
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    97%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    70%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,041 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    17
  • Undergrads Over 25
    2%
  • Pell Grant
    21%
  • Varsity Athletes
    46%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Southern Athletic Association
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)

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