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Birmingham-Southern College

ยท Public University

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Birmingham-Southern College: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Birmingham-Southern College was a liberal arts college in Birmingham, Alabama, in the United States. It would suit a student looking for a small liberal arts setting, but it is no longer operating because it closed at the end of the 2023โ€“24 school year.

  2. What you can study

    Birmingham-Southern College was a liberal arts college. The programme catalogue is no longer available for study because the college has closed, so anyone comparing options should look to other active liberal arts colleges in the United States.

  3. Getting in

    The college is closed, so it is not accepting new applications. For any past records, transfers, or transcript questions, confirm details directly with the former college records contact or the relevant Alabama higher education office.

  4. What it costs

    The college is closed and no current tuition applies. Living costs in Birmingham, Alabama would depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending; confirm any remaining records or document fees with the former admissions or records office.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The college is in the United States, and the language of instruction was not separately published in the facts available. An international student would need to confirm transcript, visa, and record-request steps, but the main practical issue is that the college has closed and is no longer admitting students.

  6. How it compares

    Among the 2,515 universities in the United States, Birmingham-Southern College stood out more for being a small liberal arts college than for scale. Because it has closed, it is not a live option in the current U.S. university landscape, so comparison should focus on other active colleges with a similar liberal arts profile.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Birmingham-Southern College

What type of institution was Birmingham-Southern College?

It was a private liberal arts college in Birmingham, Alabama.

Is Birmingham-Southern College still open?

No. It closed at the end of the 2023โ€“24 school year.

What country is it in?

The United States.

Was it accredited?

Yes. It was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Overview

Birminghamโ€“Southern College (BSC) was a private liberal arts college in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1856, the college was affiliated with the United Methodist Church and was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The college's student body was approximately 975 students when it closed at the end of the 2023โ€“24 school year after years of financial trouble.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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