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BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN COLLEGE

  • 900 Arkadelphia Road
  • Birmingham, AL 35254
  • OPEID College Code: 00101200
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  • General Phone: (205) 226-4600
  • President: David Pollick
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 1,549
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Birmingham Southern College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
    Religious Affiliation
  • United Methodist
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Birmingham Southern College Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
  • Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
    • Recommended
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,1621,3742,536
Number Granted Admission (%)712 (61%)777 (57%)1,489 (59%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)219 (31%)205 (26%)424 (28%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam18945%
ACT ® Exam36686%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading520640
SAT ® Math520630
SAT ® Writing520630
 
ACT ® Composite2328
ACT ® English2330
ACT ® Math2228
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving40%16%43%95%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,739$5,117$525$15,348
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)5.5%1.5%2.0%
Number in Default1036
Number in Repayment179189298
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$26,746$25,586$24,300
In-State Tuition and Fees$26,746$25,586$24,300
Out of State Tuition and Fees$26,746$25,586$24,300
Books and Supplies$1,100$1,100$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,800$9,105$8,273
Other Expenses$1,000$900$800
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,236$9,105$8,273
Other Expenses$1,000$900$800
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$700$900$500
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$38,646$36,691$34,373
In-State$38,646$36,691$34,373
Out of State$38,646$36,691$34,373
Off Campus
In-District$38,082$36,691$34,373
In-State$38,082$36,691$34,373
Out of State$38,082$36,691$34,373
Off Campus with Family
In-District$28,546$27,286$25,800
In-State$28,546$27,286$25,800
Out of State$28,546$27,286$25,800
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree4-
Biology Degree27-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree15-
Business Administration Degree447
International Business Degree--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree3-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education Degree--
Education, Other Degree2-
Music Teacher Education Degree--
Secondary Education Degree--
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Degree6-
 
Engineering
Engineering Degree1-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree22-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Asian Civilization Studies Degree2-
Latin American Studies Degree--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree1-
German Language and Literature Degree--
Spanish Language and Literature Degree1-
 
History
History Degree12-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biopsychology Degree4-
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree11-
Mathematics and Computer Science Degree--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree9-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies Degree2-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree4-
Religious Studies Degree7-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree2-
Physics Degree1-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree16-
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree6-
Political Science Degree9-
Sociology Degree1-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree1-
Dance Degree2-
Drama Degree7-
Film, Video and Photographic Arts, Other Degree3-
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Degree--
Fine Studio Arts Degree3-
Music Degree7-
Music Theory and Composition Degree1-
Music, Other Degree--
Painting Degree1-
Piano and Organ Degree--
Sculpture Degree--
Voice and Opera Degree2-
Art Studies Degree--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,549
    • Undergraduate: 1,508 Graduate: 41
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 775 Female: 774
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 756 Female: 752
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 19 Female: 22
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,492 Part-Time: 57
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,472 Part-Time: 36
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 20 Part-Time: 21
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien10.06%
American Indian90.6%
Black1389%
Asian624%
Hispanic292%
White1,27182%
Unknown393%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1830.2%
Ages 18-1963441%
Ages 20-2166643%
Ages 22-2417411%
Ages 25-29332%
Ages 30-34100.6%
Ages 35-3980.5%
Ages 40-49100.6%
Ages 50-6570.5%
Age Unknown40.3%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees48438797
Faculty Status17011060
Tenured Faculty7272-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service17011060
Primarily Instruction17011060
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial41392
Other Professionals1109812
Technical and/or Paraprofessional16314023
Clerical And Secretarial716011
Skilled Crafts17161
Service and/or Maintenance65596
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$65,947 (110)$69,522 (63)$61,153 (47)
Professor$80,516 (46)$81,908 (31)$77,639 (15)
Associate Professor$67,091 (28)$69,617 (15)$64,176 (13)
Assistant Professor$54,172 (17)$57,583 (6)$52,311 (11)
Instructor$37,646 (9)$37,400 (5)$37,954 (4)
Lecturer$41,210 (10)$44,001 (6)$37,023 (4)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$65,947 (110)$69,522 (63)$61,153 (47)
Professor$80,516 (46)$81,908 (31)$77,639 (15)
Associate Professor$67,091 (28)$69,617 (15)$64,176 (13)
Assistant Professor$54,172 (17)$57,583 (6)$52,311 (11)
Instructor$37,646 (9)$37,400 (5)$37,954 (4)
Lecturer$41,210 (10)$44,001 (6)$37,023 (4)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$8,512$4,256$4,256
Ratio (%)100%50%50%
 
Participants
All Athletes422289133
Unduplicated Athletes403279124
Baseball3333-
Basketball392019
All Track Combined542925
Football127127-
Golf15105
Lacrosse483117
Rifle6-6
Soccer492722
Softball18-18
Tennis221210
Volleyball11-11
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$49,149$37,151
Assistant Coaches-$31,034$21,035
 
Coaches
All Coaches341915
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
All Track Combined422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Football77-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches66-
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Lacrosse422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Rifle1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 81%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students72%
 
By Gender
Male70%
Female74%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
American Indian50%
Black40%
Asian100%
Hispanic67%
White73%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less62%
5 Years70%
6 Years72%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape11
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary2-
On Campus
Forcible Rape11
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary21
Vehicle Theft-1
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