Birmingham Southern College
http://www.bsc.edu900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35254
(205) 226-4600
The primary purpose of a liberal education is to make one's mind a pleasant place in which to spend one's time. Sydney J. Harris It is the Mission of Birmingham-Southern College to provide a liberal arts education of distinctive quality. The College challenges students to think independently, to examine the arts and sciences aesthetically and critically, and to communicate clearly. It fosters the advancement of scholarship, personal and resourceful learning, and comprehensive advising. The Education Department seeks to complement the Mission of the College by providing an academically rigorous, intellectually stimulating program of experiences. Our Mission is to produce purposeful ...show more »
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC (Army, Air Force) Teacher certification Study abroad |
| Student Services | Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| Campus Setting | City: Midsize |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Birmingham Southern College, 96.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 94.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $16,911), and 41% receive loans ($8,342 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,800. Off campus it is around $9,236. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Birmingham Southern College is $20,214 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 2,536 people applied to Birmingham Southern College. Of the applicants, 59.0% were admitted (61.0% male & 57.0% female ) and 28.0% accepted (31.0% male and 26.0% female) Of the 1,508 undergraduate students at Birmingham Southern College, 2.0% are part-time. A majority (98.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 51.0% of the 41 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 57.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 81.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 58.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 71.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 72.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | 800.523.5793 |
| Admissions Office Email | admission@bsc.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, AL 35254 |
| Admissions Website | http://www.gotobsc.com/ (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.bsc.edu/futurestudents/excel.htm |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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In order to be accepted to Birmingham Southern College, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 520 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 640 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 520 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 630 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 520 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 630 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 23 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 28 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 23 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 30 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 22 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 28 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies | 2 | ||||
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 2 | ||||
| Latin American Studies | 0 | ||||
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 31 | ||||
| Biochemistry | 4 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 27 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 59 | 7 | |||
| Accounting | 15 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 44 | 7 | |||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 0 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 3 | ||||
| Computer Science | 3 | ||||
| Education | 8 | ||||
| Art Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Education, Other | 2 | ||||
| Music Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 0 | ||||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 6 | ||||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| Engineering, General | 1 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 22 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 2 | ||||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||||
| German Language and Literature | 0 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||||
| History | 12 | ||||
| History, General | 12 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 9 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 15 | ||||
| Biopsychology | 4 | ||||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 0 | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 11 | ||||
| Natural resources and conservation | 2 | ||||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 11 | ||||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 7 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 3 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 16 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 16 | ||||
| Social sciences | 16 | ||||
| Economics, General | 6 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | ||||
| Sociology | 1 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 27 | ||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 0 | ||||
| Dance, General | 2 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 7 | ||||
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 3 | ||||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 0 | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||||
| Music, General | 7 | ||||
| Music, Other | 0 | ||||
| Painting | 1 | ||||
| Piano and Organ | 0 | ||||
| Sculpture | 0 | ||||
| Voice and Opera | 2 | ||||
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