Birmingham–Southern College

205-226-4696
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900 Arkadelphia Rd | Birmingham, AL 35254

Birmingham-Southern College is a four-year, private liberal arts institution founded in 1856 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It is located 3 miles from downtown Birmingham, Alabama. Birmingham-Southern College is the result of a merger of Southern University, founded in Greensboro, Alabama, in 1856, with Birmingham College, opened in 1898 in Birmingham, Alabama. These two institutions were consolidated on May 30, 1918 under the name of Birmingham-Southern College.

Birmingham-Southern College prepares men and women for lives of significance. The College fosters intellectual and personal development through excellence in teaching and scholarship and by challenging students to engage their community and the greater world, to examine diverse perspectives, and to live with integrity. A residential, baccalaureate liberal arts institution, Birmingham-Southern honors its Methodist heritage of informed inquiry and meaningful service.

Customer Reviews

I will actually be a transfer student going into a four year most likely Birmingham southern when I went on a visit I loved it and saw the basketball team because I will be playing basketball for my next two years and I am excited !

Reviewed by Anonymous on 06/2023, courtesy of niche.com

My daughter has loved every second of this school! It’s the perfect place for her to be. No other place even compares. We feel like she’s getting an amazing education and has found life long friends.

Reviewed by Anonymous on 04/2023, courtesy of niche.com

As an international college student who moved to Birmingham-Southern College, I can definitely say that it has been the best decision for my future. I was able to make friends easily and my teachers were always respectful and full of knowledge willing to teach. I love my classes where my teachers enhance my learning and let me speak out my views with respect. Overall, Birmingham-Southern College has become my second home in these past three years of my life.

Reviewed by Anonymous on 07/2023, courtesy of niche.com

When researching colleges I took it upon myself to do detailed research on every college in the United States where I could receive a valuable education, compete in my sport, and be a part of a family. I visited twelve colleges in eight states before I found Birmingham-Southern College. The thirteen-hour drive did not deter me from packing up my life in Texas and moving to the state of Alabama because I had fallen in love with the college and the state. I knew I had found a new home.

On my campus, I am a tour guide, an athlete, an orientation leader, a tutor, a woman in stem, an honor society member and involved in Greek life. I do not participate in these activities for my resume. I participate in these activities because I love my community and my chosen family. I love that I was able to choose a college that finally felt like a home and I want to keep being a part of it.

Reviewed by Anonymous on 10/2023, courtesy of niche.com

A good school falling on tough times

Reviewed by Associate Professor on 12/2023, courtesy of glassdoor