School Overview
The Birmingham Southern College is a private, United States Methodist Church affiliated liberal arts college, located in Birmingham, AL. Rigorous academic training is complemented by courses in Christian ethics.
Over 80 student organizations are located on campus. Opportunities are available with student publications, service organizations, fraternities, and various social clubs.
Educational programs and student organizations are heavily influenced by the college’s religious mission. The Chaplain and Office of Religious Life sponsors worship services, theological training programs, and interfaith activities.
Popular bachelor’s degree programs include religion, musical theatre, media and film studies, art history, and art. The school also offers master’s degree program in business administration.
General Information
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Admission Office 900 Arkadelphia Road Box 549008 Birmingham, AL 35254 (205) 226-4696 (800) 523-5793 Fax: (205) 226-3074 [email protected] Contact: Sheri Salmon Dean for Enrollment Management |
Main Address 900 Arkadelphia Road Birmingham, AL 35254 (205) 226-4600 |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,412 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 451 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,412 Graduate enrollment: 46 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 69% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 75% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $24,300 | $25,586 | $26,746 | $27,890 | +4.28% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,200 | +9.09% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $8,273 | $9,105 | $9,800 | $10,210 | +4.18% |
| Other | $800 | $900 | $1,000 | $1,050 | +5.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $8,273 | $9,105 | $9,236 | $9,500 | +2.86% |
| Other | $800 | $900 | $1,000 | $1,050 | +5.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $34,373 | $36,691 | $38,646 | $40,350 | +4.41% |
| In-state Off Campus | $34,373 | $36,691 | $38,082 | $39,640 | +4.09% |
| In-state with Family | $25,300 | $26,686 | $27,846 | $29,090 | +4.47% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $16,600 |
| In-state Student Fees | $278 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $16,600 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $278 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 433 | 96% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 431 | 96% | $7,019,762 | $16,287 |
| • Federal grants | 71 | 16% | $363,278 | $5,117 |
| • Pell grants | 71 | 16% | $250,028 | $3,522 |
| • Other federal grants | 59 | 13% | $113,250 | $1,919 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 196 | 43% | $102,894 | $525 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 427 | 95% | $6,553,590 | $15,348 |
| Student loan financial aid | 182 | 40% | $1,226,532 | $6,739 |
| • Federal student loans | 181 | 40% | $1,105,332 | $6,107 |
| • Other student loans | 11 | 2% | $121,200 | $11,018 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 219 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Asian Studies/civilization | – | – | – | – | – |
| Latin American Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Biochemistry | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Programs | 56 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Accounting | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 43 | 4 | – | – | – |
| International Business/trade/commerce | – | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Science | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Art Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, Other | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | – | – | – | – | – |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | – | – | – | – | – |
| German Language and Literature | – | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Biopsychology | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | – | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Studies | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 33 | – | – | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Art and art Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dance | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Film/video and Photographic Arts, Other | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine/studio Arts | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Keyboard Instruments | – | – | – | – | – |
| Music Theory and Composition | – | – | – | – | – |
| Music | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Music, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Painting | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Sculpture | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Voice and Opera | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics/Computer Science B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Economics B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Religious/Sacred Music B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Birmingham Southern College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (205) 226-4600 |
| Website: | www.bsc.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.bsc.edu/admission/apply.html/admission/apply.html |
| Address: | 900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, AL 35254 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,268 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 68% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,268 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $17,650 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $17,650 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $25,381 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Birmingham Southern College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Birmingham Southern College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Education | 2 | ||||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | ||||
| Grand total | 28 |
* Based on programs that produced 2018-2019 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Birmingham Southern College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
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| In-state | $17,650 |
| Out-of-state | $17,650 |
| Books and supplies | $1,260 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2017-2018
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 349 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 349 | 100% | $25,381 |
| Student loan aid | 189 | 54% | $6,143 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,272 | 99% | $26,406 |
| Federal student loans | 586 | 46% | $6,936 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Birmingham Southern College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Birmingham Southern College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2019
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 3,636 | 1,414 | 2,222 | Percent admitted | 100% | 62% | 53% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 9% | 11% | 8% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Birmingham Southern College Enrollment, Fall 2019
| Total Enrollment | 1,268 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,268 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Birmingham Southern College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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