Birmingham-Southern College Admissions

Birmingham-Southern College was less selective with a 57% acceptance rate before its closure in 2024. This acceptance rate meant most qualified applicants had a strong chance of admission. Students typically needed SAT scores between 1150-1280, with the average at 1215. ACT scores averaged 26. The college looked for students who valued close relationships with professors, given the 9:1 student-faculty ratio. As a United Methodist liberal arts institution, Birmingham-Southern sought students interested in a tight-knit academic community where personal attention was paramount. The small enrollment of just 713 students meant the admissions team could evaluate each applicant well-roundedally beyond test scores alone.