Birmingham-Southern College is the wealthiest private
liberal arts college in the Southeast. Much like Rhodes and Sewanee, B-SC has a tradition of affluent students, and has always been a very prestigious private
university. Since 1856, the college has been a huge contributor to the world of southern academia. Recently, 'Southern has tried to diversify its public image, accepting many more
international students and minorities. However, over 85% of the student population are still Southern-born Caucasians.
Despite various controversies within the state of Alabama over the stereotypes that Birmingham-Southern students get, they're not all without merit, because many of them are true. B-SC students are typically from Old South families, and have grown up accustomed to receiving the finer things in life. However, they are also known for their extremely hard work ethic.
