Birmingham–Southern College
Birmingham–Southern College at a Glance
Reviewed by James A. Barham, PhD, Vice President and Academic Editor. Influence ranks come from our InfluenceRanking™ methodology; other figures come from federal data, with the year shown under each section. Report an error
Birmingham–Southern College Featured Rankings
About Birmingham–Southern College
According to Wikipedia, Birmingham–Southern College is a private liberal arts college in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1856, the college is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools . More than 1300 students from 33 states and 16 foreign countries attend the college.
Birmingham–Southern College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,019 | 57% | 77% | 65% | 1215 | 25 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2022; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Birmingham–Southern College Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $21,250 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $17,530 |
| 30K - 48K | $17,196 |
| 48K - 75K | $18,649 |
| 75K - 110K | $20,596 |
| 110K+ | $21,035 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2022–23; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
Birmingham–Southern College's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads |
|---|---|
| 1,105 | 1,105 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Birmingham–Southern College?
Birmingham–Southern College is located at 900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, AL 35254.
What Is Birmingham–Southern College Known For?
Birmingham–Southern College is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Religious Studies
- Literature
- Chemistry
- Medical
- Psychology
- Philosophy
- Mathematics
- Communications
- History
- Biology
- Political Science
- Physics
- Engineering
- Economics
- Education
- Computer Science
Birmingham–Southern College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Birmingham–Southern College's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Birmingham–Southern College ranks #545 in the U.S. and #2377 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesBirmingham–Southern College ranks #1033 in the U.S. and #3093 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesBirmingham–Southern College ranks #1163 in the U.S. and #4781 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesBirmingham–Southern College ranks #1219 in the U.S. and #4194 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesBirmingham–Southern College ranks #1395 in the U.S. and #3674 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesBirmingham–Southern College ranks #1455 in the U.S. and #4847 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesBirmingham–Southern College ranks #1506 in the U.S. and #5684 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesBirmingham–Southern College ranks #1577 in the U.S. and #5857 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesBirmingham–Southern College ranks #1828 in the U.S. and #5922 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesBirmingham–Southern College ranks #2046 in the U.S. and #8229 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesBirmingham–Southern College ranks #2106 in the U.S. and #8945 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesBirmingham–Southern College ranks #2258 in the U.S. and #7824 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesBirmingham–Southern College ranks #2351 in the U.S. and #10491 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesBirmingham–Southern College ranks #2358 in the U.S. and #9542 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesBirmingham–Southern College ranks #2403 in the U.S. and #8905 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesBirmingham–Southern College ranks #3448 in the U.S. and #12380 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesWho Are Birmingham–Southern College's Most Influential Alumni?
Birmingham–Southern College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Literature, and Psychology. Here are some of Birmingham–Southern College's most famous alumni:
- J. Gordon Melton
- An American religious scholar.
- Miles Copeland III
- An American music executive.
- Jon Jefferson
- An American writer.
- Luther Terry
- A Surgeon General of the United States.
- Harvie Branscomb
- An American academic.
- Steven Jack Land
- An American writer.
- Kate Jackson
- An American actress.
- Jennifer Hale
- An American voice actress.
- Royce W. Murray
- An American chemist.
- Howell Heflin
- A Democratic United States Senator from Alabama .
- John H. Yardley
- An American pathologist.
- Charles Gaines
- An American writer and outdoorsman.
