Birmingham-Southern College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,418
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	66%
Students retention rate	78%
On-time graduation rate	70%

Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Birmingham-Southern College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Birmingham-Southern College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Birmingham-Southern College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Birmingham-Southern College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

65.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,100

Cost of attendance at Birmingham-Southern College in 2022 for students from Alabama.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$10,612
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,100

Cost of attendance at Birmingham-Southern College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$22,133
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Birmingham-Southern College received on average $10,781 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,781

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	55	21%	$4,790	$263,429
Other Federal Grant	56	22%	$5,351	$299,629
State Grant/Scholarships	138	54%	$1,072	$147,921
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	248	97%	$9,020	$2,237,035
Total Grant & Scholarships	249	97%	$10,781	$2,684,585

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Birmingham-Southern College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Birmingham-Southern College students is 69.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 76.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.6%.

69.8%

asian 80.0% 16 students
African American 58.2% 32 students
white 71.5% 248 students
hispanic 60.0% 6 students
Mixed Race 71.4% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern Athletic Association
Baseball Southern Athletic Association
Basketball Southern Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Southern Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Birmingham-Southern College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Birmingham-Southern College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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