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Birmingham Southern College Admission Requirements

Birmingham, Alabama

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Chances of getting into Birmingham Southern College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
66%
Admission Difficulty for Birmingham Southern College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Birmingham Southern College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Birmingham Southern College is 66%.  It ranks #5 in Alabama for lowest rate of acceptance. Birmingham Southern College is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 1,622 out of 2,461 applicants were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 40 percent on standardized admission tests. Birmingham Southern College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.72. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Birmingham Southern College application fee is $50 and applications are due by Mar 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Birmingham Southern College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 7% of students submitted SAT scores and 54% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Birmingham Southern College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1090-1240
Applicants Submitting SAT 
7%
SAT Scores for Birmingham Southern College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 550
SAT Math 25th 540
SAT Composite 25th 1090
SAT Scores for Birmingham Southern College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 610
SAT Math 75th 630
SAT Composite 75th 1240
Average SAT Score 1170

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Birmingham Southern College?

Birmingham Southern College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Birmingham Southern College score in the top 43 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1090-1240.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Birmingham Southern College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1240 and Above Good >79%
1165 to 1240 Avg + 66%-79%
1090 to 1165 Avg - 51%-66%
1015 to 1090 Reach 35%-51%
Less than 1015 Low <35%
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Birmingham Southern College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
22-28 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
54%
ACT Scores for Birmingham Southern College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 22
ACT Math 25th 19
ACT Composite 25th 22
ACT Scores for Birmingham Southern College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 30
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 28
Average ACT Score 25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Birmingham Southern College?

Birmingham Southern College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Birmingham Southern College regularly accepts students who score 22 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 37 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 22-28.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Birmingham Southern College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
28 and Above Good >79%
25 to 28 Avg + 66%-79%
22 to 25 Avg - 51%-66%
19 to 22 Reach 35%-51%
Less than 19 Low <35%
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Birmingham Southern College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.72
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Birmingham Southern College?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Birmingham Southern College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Birmingham Southern College was 3.72 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- 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 66% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Birmingham Southern College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 30.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 21.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 20.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 9.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 7.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

57% of Birmingham Southern College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Birmingham Southern College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 24%
Top 25% of class 57%
Top 50% of class 75%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Birmingham Southern College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,356 1,105 2,461
Accepted 898 724 1,622
Acceptance Rate 66% 66% 66%
Enrolled 121 123 244
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 17% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Mar 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Birmingham Southern College is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Birmingham Southern College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Birmingham Southern College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Considered but not required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Birmingham Southern College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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?

7% of students submit their SAT scores to Birmingham Southern College. 54% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Birmingham Southern College?

66% of those who apply are granted admission to Birmingham Southern College. Admission competition is low and the college has average 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 1090 and 1240. 7% 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 22 and 28. 54% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.