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Birmingham-Southern College

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Birmingham-Southern at a Glance

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Location:
Birmingham, AL
Setting:
Mid-sized city
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$26,746
Out-of-State Tuition:
$26,746
Room & Board:
$10,210
Full-Time Undergrads:
1,472
Part-Time Undergrads:
36
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School Website:
www.bsc.edu
Admissions Website:
www.bsc.edu/futurestudents
Financial Aid Website:
www.bsc.edu/fa
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Acceptance Rate:
66 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1560–1910
Average ACT Scores:
24–29

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Most Popular Majors

  • Business
  • Business Management
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • More majors . . .
Tags: Traditional Colleges and Universities, Tuition: $20K-30K, Student Body: 1000-5000, Alabama, Mid-sized city, Bachelor's (4-year), Master's

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

When people reflect on their college experience at Birmingham-Southern, they usually talk about what great opportunities they have access to, and what an outstanding education they’re receiving. For the price of the school, there’s got to be some kind of long-term benefit. It’s no secret that if you graduate from BSC, then you’re pretty much guaranteed to get a job in the metro area right out of college. Students also talk about the lifelong friendships they formed, and all the different kinds of people they met while at Southern. It’s the kind of place that alumni love to come back to and reminisce about, as well as encourage their kids to come.

The whole school feels like one big family. While there are struggles, it seems as though everyone at BSC is looking to improve upon their mistakes and make it a place that everyone can enjoy. The administration is always changing curriculum to fit the needs of the students, and the students are always challenging the faculty in order to improve upon the status quo. Academics are a high priority at Southern, but it’s still possible to have a life while you’re here, as well. BSC is an exception to most of the stereotypes for the region, because it is always growing and changing. Some people come to the South and expect to find people in the Dark Ages. At BSC, however, it’s clear that people are looking towards the future.

Birmingham-Southern Student Reviews

Overall Experience at Birmingham-Southern College

Anonymous

Birmingham-Southern College Student

BSC has opened up so many new...

BSC has opened up so many new doors for me. I wouldn’t trade anything for the memories I’ve made and the lessons I’ve learned. Would I be anywhere else? No way. You learn to love everything about what you ‘hate.’ The dorms can be the worst place in the world at times, but you learn to love them because of the people you meet and the memories you make while you are there. The faculty can drive you up the wall, but they’d also bend over backwards to help you if you really needed it, and they push you to succeed because they want you to be the best and do your best. The food may be so bad that you don’t eat for a few days, but all the fun road trips with your new friends to Wendy’s at one in the morning because you’re starving makes you appreciate the ‘bad food’ after all. BSC is a great place to get an education, and I wouldn’t change anything about it!

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Overall Experience at Birmingham-Southern College

camauck

Mathematics '13

5.0
A+

I Love It Here!

BSC is a great school! Students are truly interested in their academic work and professors are actively engaged in their students' educations. The general atmosphere on campus is one of respect for each other and the mission of the College. Most everyone is involved in some organization or sports team and this shared desire and respect makes for a close-knit community. If I were to design a liberal arts college from the ground up, it would look very similar to Birmingham Southern.

Mar 31, 2011

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abmckell

Psychology Studies '11

4.2
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Overall Experience

My overall experience at BSC is a very positive one. I left to attend a state school and returned. I enjoy the small size the most. I like having a close relationship with professors and students.

Jan 28, 2010

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