Private school in Alabama with 3,600 total undergraduate students
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
84%
Women
85%
Men
81%
Total number of applicants
4,217
Women: 66%
Men: 34%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
26%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$46,620
Out-of-state
$46,620
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Optional
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Not used
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 22%
ACT: 66%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
920
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
64%
Enrolled men:
36%
6-year graduation rate
76%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
90%
Student diversity
Very low diversity
International students
2%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 1%
Black: 7%
Hispanic: 3%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 3%
White: 85%
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 & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
Southern Conference
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Southern Conference
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Location
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229
Campus Setting
Suburban
Region
Southeast
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
Baptist
HBCU
No
Contact information
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