Applying to Birmingham-Southern

Acceptance RateSAT Median
51.99% 1,230
Birmingham-Southern College's acceptance rate is 51.99% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 3,987 students applied and 2,073 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
Birmingham-Southern's acceptance rate places 4th out of 26 Alabama colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,230 and the ACT score is 24 at Birmingham-Southern. Birmingham-Southern's SAT score ranks 5th out of 16 Alabama colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Birmingham-Southern, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Birmingham-Southern College is 51.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 6.99%. 1,840 men and 2,147 women applied to Birmingham-Southern and 938 men and 1,138 women students were accepted.
Among them, 94 men and 57 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Birmingham-Southern.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Birmingham-Southern
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants3,9871,8402,14700
Admitted2,0739381,13800
Enrolled145945700
Acceptance Rate 51.99%50.98%53.00%--
Yield 6.99%10.02%5.01%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Birmingham-Southern College 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 13 students (9% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 60 students (41%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Birmingham-Southern.
The median SAT score is 1,230 with 610 SAT EBRW and 620 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25th percentile is 580. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 670 and 25th percentile is 570 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 21 at Birmingham-Southern. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Birmingham-Southern College are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,284, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Birmingham-Southern
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total115012301340
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing580610670
SAT Math570620670
ACT Composite212427
ACT Math192326
ACT English192428
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Birmingham-Southern College 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA,
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Birmingham-Southern. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Birmingham-Southern College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Birmingham-Southern Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Considered, if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestConsidered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $30 for graduate schools of Birmingham-Southern College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Birmingham-Southern.
Admission Information for Applying to Birmingham-Southern
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$30
Admission Informationwww.bsc.edu/admission/index.html
Online Applicationhttps://www.bsc.edu/admission/apply.html
Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
Course for High School StudentsNot Offered
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Master
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