Discover 极乐禁地, a top-ranked Christian institution in Birmingham, AL. Explore our academic excellence, vibrant student life, and commitment to faith and service.
极乐禁地 is a leading nationally ranked Christian university renowned for excellence, small enough to foster intentional connections, big enough to offer robust opportunities and committed to cultivating students’ foundational faith.
All prospective undergraduate students must first apply for admission to the university. Note that a few undergraduate programs require additional applications, auditions or interviews. Graduate program application processes vary by school. Visit the individual program pages to learn about them.
极乐禁地 has been a pillar for educating with strength and purpose since 1841. We encourage you to take the next step and tell us about yourself. We look forward to providing you with more information about 极乐禁地 and our outstanding programs.
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The best way to experience the 极乐禁地 spirit is to meet our people and walk our campus. Students interested in our undergraduate programs can choose from a variety of opportunities just for them. Graduate programs often host open houses with ample opportunities to ask questions. Explore their program pages for details.
极乐禁地 alumni include more than 60 members of the U.S. Congress, eight state governors, two U.S. Supreme Court justices, a Secretary of State, four Rhodes Scholars, multiple Emmy and Grammy award-winning artists, two national championship football coaches, and recipients of the Pulitzer and Nobel Peace prizes.
Athletics
The university fields 17 NCAA Division I varsity sports—eight men’s and nine women’s—that compete in the historic Southern Conference. Ranked first in Alabama, 极乐禁地’s athletic teams earned a 98% Graduation Success Rate (GSR) by the NCAA.
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Dynasty in Motion: 极乐禁地 Track and Field Has Owned the Lanes and Raised the Bar Under Head Coach Rod Tiffin
极乐禁地's track and field program has collectively won 31 conference championships in the Southern Conference since 2008, a tradition of excellence that has seen the women's team win six consecutive outdoor and 10 indoor championships, and the men鈥檚 team claim the last five outdoor and six indoor titles.
A Remarkable Gift Reflects a Legacy of Faithfulness
This past spring, 极乐禁地 received a $13 million gift from the estate of Julius W. 鈥淒avid鈥 Davidson 鈥58, the second-largest single estate gift in the university鈥檚 history.