Birmingham-Southern College
#135 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (tie)
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Overview
Birmingham-Southern College is a private institution that was founded in 1856. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 975 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 192 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Birmingham-Southern College's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, #135. Its tuition and fees are $22,750.
Birmingham-Southern College is a private institution that was founded in 1856. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 975 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 192 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Birmingham-Southern College's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, #135. Its tuition and fees are $22,750.
At-a-Glance
Setting
Urban
Tuition & Fees
$22,750
Undergraduate Enrollment
975
Acceptance Rate
57%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Tuition & Fees
$22,750
Room & Board
$14,300(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$21,695
$21,098
$21,098
Tuition & Fees
$22,750
Room & Board
$14,300(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$21,695
*Average cost after aid
Academics
59%
7:1
77%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Business Administration and Management, General
22%
N/A
Psychology, General
10%
N/A
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
10%
N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
9%
N/A
Fine/Studio Arts, General
6%
N/A
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Students
975
Graduate Enrollment
N/A
Total Enrollment
975
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
962
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
24%
Minority Enrollment
24%
Minority Enrollment
74%
White
15%
Black
6%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more races
1%
International
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
45+
Sports Teams
6
Fraternities
7
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
59%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
54%
Average Debt at Graduation
$30,406
$27,080
$27,080
Graduation Rate
59%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
54%
Average Debt at Graduation
$30,406
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