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Birmingham-Southern College

Birmingham, Alabama · Private · 713 undergrads

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Birmingham-Southern College admits 52% of applicants (fall 2023, federal IPEDS data).

Can I get into Birmingham-Southern College?

52% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1150–1340 on the SAT.

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3,987 applied, 2,071 admitted, fall 2023 (IPEDS).

What does Birmingham-Southern College cost?

$23,351 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $38,385.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$19,562
$30,000–$48,000$20,562
$48,000–$75,000$21,634
$75,000–$110,000$22,894
over $110,000$25,419

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Net price, College Scorecard.

Does Birmingham-Southern College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Birmingham-Southern College's fall 2027 rule yet. Birmingham-Southern College didn't consider scores for fall 2023 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2023. Birmingham-Southern College's site

What it's like

713
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Birmingham, AL.
63%
of first-years come back for year two.
56%
finish in four years. 64% within six.
$59.5k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$25k
median federal debt at graduation.

Questions people ask

What is Birmingham-Southern College's acceptance rate?
52% for fall 2023: 2,071 of 3,987 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Birmingham-Southern College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1150 to 1340 (IPEDS, fall 2023). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Birmingham-Southern College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $21,634 a year after grants (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $38,385.
What is Birmingham-Southern College's graduation rate?
64% of students finish within six years and 56% within four (IPEDS).