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Birmingham-Southern College

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Birmingham, Alabama 35254

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Birmingham-Southern College is a private institution in Birmingham with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1197, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 713 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,481 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,351.

Motto
Pro Christo et Republica
Mascot
Rowdy
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division I
52%Acceptance
1197SAT Avg
713Students
9:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$59,481Earnings 10yr
$23,351Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate51.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1197

Reading & WritingMid: 580
580670
MathMid: 585
570670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2127

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$22,750
Room & Board$14,300
Books & Supplies$1,062
Total Cost of Attendance$38,385
Average Net Price$23,351
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,562
$30–48K$20,562
$48–75K$21,634
$75–110K$22,894
$110K+$25,419

Programs (31)

Student Body

Undergrads
713
Gender Split
45% / 55%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Black 16%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.2%
Freshman Retention63.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,229
8 Years$53,677
10 Years$59,481

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$47,600
Men
$61,100

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

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