Birmingham-Southern College



900 Arkadelphia Road
Birmingham, AL 35254


Founded in 1856, Birmingham-Southern College is a private, coeducational, four-year university affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, BSC offers a liberal arts education with a focus on intellectual and ethical development.

Students at Birmingham-Southern College can earn a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of fine arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Arts in Public and Private Management, or a Master of Music. Areas of study include business, art, music, theater, education, natural sciences, mathematics, languages, social sciences, and humanities. Students can also enrich their education through participation in the honors program, service learning, and study abroad.

Birmingham-Southern College is an NCAA Division III school with nine men's teams and 10 women's teams competing at the varsity level, along with a co-ed cheerleading team. Students can also participate in more than 80 organizations on campus, including performance groups, community service, student publications, and a chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.

Quick Facts:
  • Approximately 1,300 students are enrolled at Birmingham-Southern College, with a student-to-faculty ratio of about 12:1.

  • More than 96 percent of faculty members hold the highest degree in their field.

  • More than 98 percent of students receive some form of financial aid.

  • The student body at Birmingham-Southern College represents 30 states and several foreign countries.

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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