Birmingham-Southern College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Birmingham-Southern College is a private university in Birmingham, Alabama, enrolling about 713 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 51.94% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $59,481 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $22,750
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $23,351 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 51.94% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 713 N/A% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 64.18%
  • Average SAT Score: 1197
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 3,987

Birmingham-Southern College: what the data shows

Common questions about Birmingham-Southern College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Birmingham-Southern College?

Birmingham-Southern College is located in Birmingham, AL (ZIP 35254).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Birmingham-Southern College public or private?

Birmingham-Southern College is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Birmingham-Southern College cost?

Published tuition: $22,750.

Average net price after aid: $23,351.

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $91,000.

How hard is it to get into Birmingham-Southern College?

Admission rate: 51.94%.

Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1197.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is Birmingham-Southern College?

Total enrollment: 713 students.

What is the graduation rate at Birmingham-Southern College?

150%-time completion rate: 64.18%.

What do graduates of Birmingham-Southern College earn?

Median earnings: $45,229 six years after entry; $59,481 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.

22.56% of students receive Pell grants.

Is Birmingham-Southern College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 51.94%; completion rate 64.18%; median earnings $59,481 at 10 years; net price $23,351. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$22,750
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Birmingham-Southern College was $22,750.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$23,351
2024 Value

In 2024 Birmingham-Southern College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,351.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$93,404 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$23,351 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$91,000 4-Year Tuition

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Birmingham-Southern College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

22.56% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Birmingham-Southern College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Birmingham-Southern College in that year.

Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

51.94% Acceptance Rate

3,987 Total Applicants

2,071 Students Admitted

148 First-Time Students Enrolled

7.15% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

SAT Average: 1197

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4

Estimated Median GPA: 3.20

Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Birmingham-Southern College reported total enrollment of about 713 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 55% male and 45% female. About 22.56% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

N/A% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Birmingham-Southern College in 2024 is 713 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

55.59% 100% Completion Time

64.18% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 55.59% of students graduating from Birmingham-Southern College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Birmingham-Southern College.

Return on Investment

$25,000 Median Student Debt

$59,481 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

42.03% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

536.81% Return on Investment

4.2 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Birmingham-Southern College.

Top Programs by Completions

Program completion data is not available for this institution.

Most popular programs at Birmingham-Southern College.

Employment Outcomes

$45,229 Median Earnings (6 years after entry)

$53,677 Median Earnings (8 years after entry)

$59,481 Median Earnings (10 years after entry)

Earnings outcomes for Birmingham-Southern College graduates.

About

Birmingham-Southern College is a private non-profit institution located in Birmingham, AL. Enrollment is approximately 713 students. The admission rate is 51.94%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1197. The 150%-time completion rate is 64.18%. Approximately 22.56% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Location

Birmingham, AL 35254

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Birmingham-Southern College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Birmingham-Southern College located?

Birmingham-Southern College is located in Birmingham, AL.

What is Birmingham-Southern College's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at Birmingham-Southern College is 51.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,987 applicants and 2,071 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does Birmingham-Southern College cost?

Reported tuition is $22,750 and average net price is $23,351 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Birmingham-Southern College?

Birmingham-Southern College reports total enrollment of about 713 students in federal College Scorecard data.

What test scores do students need for Birmingham-Southern College?

Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Birmingham-Southern College reports midpoint SAT about 1197.

What do graduates of Birmingham-Southern College earn?

Median earnings are $45,229 six years after entry and $59,481 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Birmingham-Southern College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 64.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Birmingham-Southern College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.

Is Birmingham-Southern College public or private?

Birmingham-Southern College is a private nonprofit institution located in Birmingham, AL.

Is Birmingham-Southern College an HBCU?

No. Birmingham-Southern College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Birmingham-Southern College a tribal college?

No. Birmingham-Southern College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Birmingham-Southern College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Birmingham-Southern College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Birmingham, Alabama city profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Alabama

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.