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Birmingham - Southern College

Birmingham - Southern College
900 Arkadelphia Road
Birmingham, AL 35254

Official telephone: (205) 226-4600
Fax number: (205) 226-3074
Website: https://www.bsc.edu/
Birmingham - Southern College
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 523-5793
800 523-5793 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $50
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required of some, SAT II not used
Dates test scores should be received: April 15 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities very important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important
Average secondary school GPA: 3.71
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 41%
Average SAT I: 583 verbal, 582 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1150 - 1260
Average ACT: 26 English, 23 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 22 - 29
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 14%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 50%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,019
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,726
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 34%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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