You aren’t going to college simply to earn a degree or find a career. You want to create experiences and friendships you’ll remember forever. You want to prepare yourself to make a difference in the world. On our campus, you’ll find more than1,500 students from 31 states and 12 foreign countries—all with the skills and the enthusiasm to make a difference. We invite you to join them.

BSC has the highest academic profile of any college in Alabama. We’re also one of the leading liberal arts colleges in the nation. You’ll be surrounded by motivated, intellectually curious students with the same drive to succeed as yourself. The 12-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio also means that you’ll be in close contact with full-time faculty, 90% of whom hold a doctorate or the highest degree in their field. While it’s not going to be easy—you’re up for the challenge. And the payoff for your future is unlimited. Almost half of Birmingham-Southern students go on to graduate or professional school—they go on to become lawyers, doctors, writers, scientists, CEOs, musicians, teachers, and leaders. And whether they work for a multinational or a nonprofit, our graduates bring with them the knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm to help make the world a better place.

Quick Facts About BSC:

An affordable nationally recognized liberal arts education. Follow our plan and we’ll guarantee you will graduate in four years.

BSC’s freshman class each fall has the highest academic profile in the state, including average ACT score and number of students from the top 10 percent of their high school classes

12-to-1 student-to-professor ratio that allows for more meaningful interactions with the faculty

More than 50 programs of study, as well as interdisciplinary and specially individualized majors and dual degree programs

Named as a Best Buy by the Fiske Guide to Colleges

Again listed by national higher education expert Loren Pope as one of 40 Colleges That Change Lives

More than 80 student organizations, in addition to Division III intercollegiate athletics and more than 21 varsity sports

Fall Orientation 2010

Greetings, Class of 2014 and transfer students!

Informative sessions and engaging activities aimed at helping you learn what to expect during your college career at BSC.

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