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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.bsc.eduUSAQS #150 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) was a private liberal arts college in Birmingham, Alabama, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It was known for small class sizes, strong undergraduate teaching, and a campus in the western part of the city. In May 2024, the college announced it would close after the spring 2024 semester, following years of financial difficulties and the loss of accreditation eligibility.
Key Facts
QS World Rank
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Live portal snapshot
Outlook #100 · 2023QS #150 · 2023US News #180 · 2023Times Higher Education #200 · 2023Shanghai #250 · 2022
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
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Campus Vibe
Suburban, 192 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialIntimate Community
2/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
100% placement rate
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Student Life
975 students (50 international)
Campus: Suburban, 192 acres
Location: Birmingham, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
Norton Campus CenterElyton Hall and the Bruno Business LibraryMunger Hall and the BSC Academic CenterStriplin Fitness and Recreation CenterTheatre and arts facilitiesStudent residence hallsDining hall
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 66%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 66%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school