Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham–Southern College | BSC
Private school in Alabama with 1,200 total undergraduate students
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In-state
$34,670
Out-of-state
$34,670
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
57%
Women
52%
Men
62%
Total number of applicants
3,636
Women: 61%
Men: 39%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
16%
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Recommended
TOEFL Policy (International Applicants)
Recommended
SAT/ACT Testing policy
Recommended
Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 14%
ACT: 78%
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Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
328
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
51%
Enrolled men:
49%
6-year graduation rate
68%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
80%
Student diversity
Low diversity
International students
1%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 5%
Black: 12%
Hispanic: 2%
Native American: 1%
Other: 1%
White: 79%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
12:1
Calendar system
Four-one-four
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors and Careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
Southern Athletic Association
D1 Basketball
No
Basketball conference
Southern Athletic Association
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Location
900 Arkadelphia Road
Birmingham, AL 35254
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
Southeast
Campus culture
Religious Affilliation
United Methodist
HBCU
No