Birmingham-Southern College

In 2022, tuition for full-time Birmingham Southern College students was $20,000 a year.

Tuition increased 6.1% in 2023–from $18,850 the previous year. Usually, college tuition goes up about 3% every year.

If this information makes going to college seem daunting, remember, the total cost of tuition isn't necessarily what you will have to pay to attend a school. Many students owe far less than the sticker price after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts kick in. Plus, student loans can make theprice of collegemore manageable until you're done with college.

Birmingham-Southern College meets 73% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student at Birmingham-Southern College is around $21,695 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2023 had an average of $30,406 in student loans per borrower.

In-state vs. Out-of-state Tuition at Birmingham-Southern College

Birmingham-Southern College is a private, religious institution, so it has the same tuition for students from Alabama as it does for residents from other states.

Public schools receive funds from the state to help them cover costs. Public insitutions often offer a lower cost of attendance for those who qualify as Alabama residents.

Attending a college where you qualify for in-state tuition can drastically reduce the overall cost of college. Be sure to check your state's criteria for in-state residency. Each state has different requirements to qualify as in-state resident. Most states require students to have resided in the state for a certain period of time before qualifying. There may be other criteria too, depending on where you live.

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Is Birmingham-Southern College's Tuition Different for International Students?

Birmingham-Southern College has the same tuition for international students as for those from out of state.

Students from outside of the U.S. are not eligible for federal financial aid, but may qualify for private or Birmingham-Southern College-specific grants, scholarships, and other funding opportunities.

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Birmingham-Southern College Housing Expenses, Fees, and More

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Tuition is not the only cost of attending college; room and board, books, transportation and fees are also costs it consider when estimating the cost of attendance for college. Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at Birmingham-Southern College.

House and Food Costs at Birmingham-Southern College

Room and board at Birmingham-Southern College is $15,100 a year. This includes the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, plus a meal plan that allows you to eat all or some of your meals the Birmingham-Southern College's on-campus cafeterias and dining facilities. Students who live off campus but would like to be able to eat in the campus dining can pay for a meal plan. The cost of board-only is $4,600.

Board costs may vary depending on the number of meals you intend to eat on-campus

How Much Do Books Cost at Birmingham-Southern College?

The cost of books often surprises first-year college students. The actual cost of books depends on the courses you take and the textbooks, computer programs, or other materials are required.. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy used textbooks and materials.

Yearly Fees

Most schools also have fees to help cover the cost of facilties, like the computer labs and libraries, athletic facilities, and more.

Keep in mind, there could also be additional fees associated with participating in special activities, like Greek Life, or playing on an intramural sports team. Most colleges have resources so that those with financial need to get help covering these costs.

Transportation costs

The total cost of getting around in college depends on a few key factors. Will you drive, fly, or take public transportation to school? Is on-campus parking free, or will you need to budget for parking? Is the campus easy to get around on foot? Do you own a car, or are you planning to use public transportation? All of these factors can make a big difference in your transportation budget. Keeping in mind, first-year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Where are a college is located can impact transportation costs. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the flip side, getting around in an urban area can be costly, but there may be more buses, trains and low-cost flight options to actually get to school. The Birmingham-Southern College campus is located in a city in Alabama, not far from Birmingham.

Other Costs

When creating a budget for college, don’t forget to leave some room in your budget for the cost of things like going out to eat or see shows, furnishing your living space, and things like haircuts, clothes and, yes, even toilet paper and shampoo.

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Financial Breakdown for Birmingham-Southern College

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Now, let’s look at the breakdown of all expenses, to get a better idea of how much students can expect to shell out for Birmingham-Southern College.

How Much Does Birmingham-Southern College Cost?

What will the cost of attending Birmingham-Southern College be? Here is a breakdown of tuition and expenses.

2023 Total Tuition and Expenses
Tuition	$20,000
Room and Board	$15,100
Board Only	$600
Other expenses	$1,270

The total estimated cost will vary depending on whether you are going to live on-campus or off-campus.

Total Estimated Costs
On-Campus	$38,620
Off-Campus	$24,120

The breakdowns above provide a good estimate of the total cost of attendance before financial aid and scholarships. Tuition and fees may vary depending on program, course level, location, and more.

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Financial Aid at Birmingham-Southern College

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In 2023, 478 of the 1,062 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. Birmingham-Southern College meets 73% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $21,695 a year. Around 53.7% of Birmingham-Southern College undergrads take out student loans to cover any remaining costs. Birmingham-Southern College graduates who have student loans graduate with an average of $30,406 of student loan debt.

The average debt for each loan type varies.

Average Debt By Loan Type
Federal Loans	$22,656
Private Loans	$51,202

Most Common Loans for Birmingham-Southern College Students
Federal Loans	53.2%
Private loans	8.3%

Most students take out institutional or government loans, because they tend to have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans. Loans from the federal government can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans do not accrue interest during school, while unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest at the time the loan is issued. If students do no qualify for enough federal loans to cover the cost of tuition, some take out private loans. Parents can also take out ParentPLUS loans, which are government loans for parents who are helping their children pay for college.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps colleges determine how much financial need students and their familes have, so they can offer a financial aid package that meets, or come close to meeting, their need. For more information on Birmingham-Southern College financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.

Scholarships at Birmingham-Southern College

Some students may receive grants and scholarships to help pay for college. Unlike loans, scholarships and grants do not have to be paid back.

In 2023, Birmingham-Southern College awarded 368 need-based scholarships to students, giving away total of $2 million to help students with financial need cover the cost of school. An additional $10.71 million in merit-based scholarship money was awarded to students without demonstrated financial need.

Birmingham-Southern College Net Cost

The net price of college is the actual cost of attending a school for one year. Net cost is calculated by subtracting any scholarships, grants or other aid that does not need to be paid back from the total cost. Student loans are not part of the calculation, because they need to be repaid.

Now that we have a sense of the total estimated costs for Birmingham-Southern College students, we can subtract the average financial aid package to find the estimated net cost. Net cost can vary depending on a students’ need and the financial aid award received.

When considering whether a school fits your budget, it is important to consider the estimated net cost, not just the sticker price of tuition. Often, schools with the highest tuition also offer the most generous aid packages, so estimate your net cost before eliminating a school because it does fit your budget.

The average amount of financial aid received by a full-time first year student with demonstrated need at Birmingham-Southern College was $21,695 in 2023. By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of Birmingham-Southern College seem more manageable.

Estimated Net Cost for Full-Time Students
On-Campus	$16,925
Off-Campus	$2,425

What will attending Birmingham-Southern College really cost you? The answer depends on several factors.

As of 2011, colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website to help prospective students and their families make more informed decisions about the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the Birmingham-Southern College's net cost calculator on their website.

Birmingham-Southern College Tuition Payment Plans

Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.

Birmingham-Southern College does not have guaranteed tuition.

Students cannot pay tuition in installments. Contact the financial aid office to verify this and discuss options.

Does Birmingham-Southern College Offer Tuition Waivers?

Schools sometimes waiver tuition for certain groups, to offset the cost of attending. Some colleges offer tuition waivers for employees and their family members, underrepresented students, or military students. Even with a tuition waiver, other expenses and fees are the responsibility of the student.

Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.

Birmingham-Southern College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and supporting students.

As of 2022, the total market value of Birmingham-Southern College's endowment was $54 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Birmingham-Southern College spends about $12,562 a year.

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