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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia