Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham, AL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,048
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 65.91%
Male/Female: 48% / 52% (2017)
First generation college students: 17.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.3% (2009)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.5% (1999)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 70.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 60.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 49.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 37.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 72.9%
Black: 16.0%
Hispanic: 5.7%
Asian: 2.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.0%
Non-resident alien: 1.4%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Black: 16.0%
Hispanic: 5.7%
Asian: 2.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.0%
Non-resident alien: 1.4%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $33,920
In-State tuition: $20,100Out-of-State tuition: $20,100
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $13,600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,770 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,770 (2022)
Average Family Income: $89,292 (2017)
Median Family Income: $68,095 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 21.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 67.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,500 |
| $30k-48k | $17,302 |
| $48k-75k | $17,602 |
| $75k-110k | $21,925 |
| $110k+ | $23,073 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 65%6-year graduation rate: 70%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,816 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 76.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 81.8% (2017) |
| @5 year |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 67.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 69.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $27,080 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $47,147 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 70 | $26,526 | $276 | $40,192 ($3,349) | $65,040 ($5,420) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 24 | $18,625 | $197 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 19 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 39 | $25,000 | $265 | $17,710 ($1,476) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 37 | $24,714 | $264 | $25,604 ($2,134) | $39,668 ($3,306) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 19 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $68,724Full time faculty: 83%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $49,403,369 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $53,984,787 (2022)