Birmingham Southern College Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Birmingham Southern College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
How hard is it to get into Birmingham Southern College and can I get accepted? The school has a 57% acceptance rate ranking it #10 in Alabama for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 2,060 out of 3,636 applicants were admitted making Birmingham Southern College a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 42 percent. Birmingham Southern College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
Can you get in?
Find out which students are getting accepted at Birmingham Southern College, which are not, and how your GPA, SAT, or ACT scores compare.
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Birmingham Southern College SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 520 |
| SAT Math 25th | 520 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1040 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 620 |
| SAT Math 75th | 600 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1220 |
| Average SAT Score | 1130 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Birmingham Southern College?
Birmingham Southern College typically requires applicants to be in the top 53 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1040 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 950. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1130 out of 1600. The school ranks #7 in Alabama for highest average SAT composite score. 14 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1220 and Above | Good | >69% |
| 1130 to 1220 | Avg + | 57%-69% |
| 1040 to 1130 | Avg - | 44%-57% |
| 950 to 1040 | Reach | 31%-44% |
| Less than 950 | Low | <31% |
Birmingham Southern College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 22 |
| ACT Math 25th | 20 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 23 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 31 |
| ACT Math 75th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 29 |
| Average ACT Score | 26 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Birmingham Southern College?
Admission data indicates that Birmingham Southern College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 23 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 32 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 26 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 29 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #4 in Alabama for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 78 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Birmingham Southern College.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 29 and Above | Good | >69% |
| 26 to 29 | Avg + | 57%-69% |
| 23 to 26 | Avg - | 44%-57% |
| 20 to 23 | Reach | 31%-44% |
| Less than 20 | Low | <31% |
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Birmingham Southern College GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into Birmingham Southern College?
Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Birmingham Southern College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Birmingham Southern College was 3.48 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #6 in Alabama for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Birmingham Southern College accepts 57% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 39% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 14% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 11% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 14% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 17% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 5% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
High School Class Rank
61% of Birmingham Southern College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 29% |
| Top 25% of class | 61% |
| Top 50% of class | 82% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 18% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,222 | 1,414 | 3,636 |
| Accepted | 1,175 | 882 | 2,060 |
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 62% | 57% |
| Enrolled | 170 | 158 | 328 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 14% | 18% | 16% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 1, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Birmingham Southern College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| M |
Morehouse CollegeAtlanta, Georgia |
| S |
Spelman CollegeAtlanta, Georgia |
| L |
Lee UniversityCleveland, Tennessee |
| P |
Presbyterian CollegeClinton, South Carolina |
| B |
Brescia UniversityOwensboro, Kentucky |
| S |
Savannah College of Art and DesignSavannah, Georgia |
| Q |
Queens University of CharlotteCharlotte, North Carolina |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=100937 IPEDS survey data for Birmingham Southern College.
FAQs
Does Birmingham Southern College prefer SAT or ACT?
14% of students submit their SAT scores to Birmingham Southern College. 78% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Birmingham Southern College?
57% of those who apply are granted admission to Birmingham Southern College. Admission competition is low and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Birmingham Southern College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1040 and 1220. 14% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Birmingham Southern College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 29. 78% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
