2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$22,888
Net Price
66%
Admitted
15%
Enrolled
70%
Graduation Rate
10/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Birmingham-Southern College
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,058. In 2021, there were 17 psychology and social work graduates.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
17
Total Enrollment
1,058
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Birmingham-Southern College offers General Psychology at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
General Psychology | 17 |
Total Graduates | 17 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 2,461 students applied to the Birmingham-Southern College. The university admitted 66% and 15% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Alabama universities is 7,598. On average, all Alabama institutions admit 76% and 23% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Birmingham-Southern College students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 78%. Compared to all Alabama four or more years colleges, the percentage is 71%.
The overall graduation rate for Birmingham-Southern College is 70%, compared to 47% for all Alabama universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 35%.
Compare BSC to Alabama Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Birmingham-Southern College to the average of all Alabama four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
BSC
2,461
Applicants
66%
Percent Admitted
15%
Percent Enrolled
78%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
AL Colleges
7,598
Applicants
76%
Percent Admitted
23%
Percent Enrolled
71%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
47%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 101 or 82% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 22 or 18% part-time faculty members employed at Birmingham-Southern College. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 101 or 82%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
BSC
10 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
82%
Percent Full-Time
18%
Percent Part-Time
82%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
AL Colleges
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
62%
Percent Full-Time
38%
Percent Part-Time
61%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Birmingham-Southern College the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $18,850, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,000.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $0 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Birmingham-Southern College in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Birmingham-Southern College | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $13,600 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,770 |
Total Living Expenses | $16,370 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $18,850 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,000 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $36,220 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $0 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $0 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $0 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Birmingham-Southern College is $22,888. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Birmingham-Southern College to all Alabama universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
BSC
$36,220
Cost to Attend
$12,672
Average Financial Aid
97%
Percent Receiving Aid
$22,888
Net Price
AL Colleges
$27,050
Cost to Attend
$9,900
Average Financial Aid
94%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,183
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 249 or 97%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,103 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $12,672.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 1,103 | $12,672 |
Pell Grants | 243 | $5,116 |
Federal Student Loans | 766 | $6,611 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Birmingham-Southern College to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
BSC
1,103
Grant or Scholarship Aid
52%
Grants or Scholarships
243
Number of Pell Grants
12%
Pell Grants
766
Federal Student Loans
36%
Federal Student Loans
AL Colleges
3,874
Grant or Scholarship Aid
49%
Grants or Scholarships
1,676
Number of Pell Grants
21%
Pell Grants
2,399
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
See Additional Psychology Schools for Alabama.