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Birmingham-Southern College

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Start: 2026-06-04T14:00:00
Location: Birmingham-Southern College

BSC

Birmingham, Alabama 35254

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedTight-knitUrbanGreek life

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

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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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

33.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$16,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (31)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

63%

Below Average

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

10 Years$59,481

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•These two institutions were consolidated on May 30, 1918, under the name of Birmingham–Southern College.
•Phi Beta Kappa recognized Birmingham–Southern in 1937, establishing the Alabama Beta chapter.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from AL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K

143 mi(248 min)

Nashvillepop. 690K

183 mi(317 min)

New Orleanspop. 380K

310 mi(537 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BHM Birmingham7 mi

ATL Atlanta140 mi

BNA Nashville181 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1053 mi · ~30h 25m drive

New York, NY864 mi · ~24h 58m drive

Hartford, CT961 mi · ~27h 46m drive

Providence, RI1019 mi · ~29h 26m drive

Albany, NY950 mi · ~27h 27m drive

Syracuse, NY877 mi · ~25h 20m drive

Rochester, NY832 mi · ~24h 2m drive

Buffalo, NY778 mi · ~22h 29m drive

Philadelphia, PA784 mi · ~22h 39m drive

Pittsburgh, PA610 mi · ~17h 37m drive

Harrisburg, PA721 mi · ~20h 50m drive

Newark, NJ857 mi · ~24h 45m drive

Washington, DC661 mi · ~19h 6m drive

Baltimore, MD695 mi · ~20h 5m drive

Atlanta, GA143 mi · ~4h 8m drive

Charlotte, NC362 mi · ~10h 27m drive

Raleigh, NC492 mi · ~14h 13m drive

Miami, FL668 mi · ~19h 18m drive

Orlando, FL472 mi · ~13h 38m drive

Tampa, FL464 mi · ~13h 24m drive

Nashville, TN183 mi · ~5h 17m drive

New Orleans, LA310 mi · ~8h 57m drive

Richmond, VA598 mi · ~17h 17m drive

Chicago, IL579 mi · ~16h 44m drive

Detroit, MI643 mi · ~18h 35m drive

Minneapolis, MN863 mi · ~24h 56m drive

St. Louis, MO400 mi · ~11h 33m drive

Kansas City, MO578 mi · ~16h 42m drive

Indianapolis, IN434 mi · ~12h 32m drive

Columbus, OH494 mi · ~14h 16m drive

Cleveland, OH620 mi · ~17h 55m drive

Milwaukee, WI661 mi · ~19h 6m drive

Dallas, TX577 mi · ~16h 40m drive

Houston, TX564 mi · ~16h 18m drive

Austin, TX677 mi · ~19h 33m drive

San Antonio, TX741 mi · ~21h 24m drive

Los Angeles, CA1796 mi · ~51h 53m drive

San Francisco, CA2007 mi · ~57h 59m drive

San Diego, CA1749 mi · ~50h 32m drive

Seattle, WA2077 mi · ~60h drive

Portland, OR2060 mi · ~59h 31m drive

Denver, CO1091 mi · ~31h 31m drive

Phoenix, AZ1450 mi · ~41h 53m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1461 mi · ~42h 12m drive

Honolulu, HI4355 mi · ~125h 49m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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