PrivateUrbanBirmingham-Southern College
BSC
Birmingham, Alabama 35254
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •These two institutions were consolidated on May 30, 1918, under the name of Birmingham–Southern College.
- •Phi Beta Kappa recognized Birmingham–Southern in 1937, establishing the Alabama Beta chapter.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1197
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
33.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$16,000
Programs (31)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
63%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from AL state average + city premium