Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Birmingham-Southern College is 57.17% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.14%. 1,409 men and 1,610 women applied to Birmingham-Southern and 811 men and 915 women students were accepted.
Among them, 142 men and 102 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Birmingham-Southern.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,019 | 1,409 | 1,610 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 1,726 | 811 | 915 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 244 | 142 | 102 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 57.17% | 57.56% | 56.83% | - | - |
| Yield | 14.14% | 17.51% | 11.15% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 33 students (14% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 122 students (50%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Birmingham-Southern.
The median SAT score is 1,210 with 620 SAT EBRW and 590 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25th percentile is 590. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 610 and 25th percentile is 560 .
The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75th percentile score of 29 and 25th percentile score of 22 at Birmingham-Southern. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 25.
The SAT and ACT scores at Birmingham-Southern College are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1150 | 1210 | 1280 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 620 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 590 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 24 | 26 |
| ACT English | 22 | 25 | 30 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
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 .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools of Birmingham-Southern College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Birmingham-Southern.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | www.bsc.edu/admission/index.html |
| Online Application | https://www.bsc.edu/admission/apply.html |
| Calendar System | Four-one-four plan |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor |