Discover ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ, a top-ranked Christian institution in Birmingham, AL. Explore our academic excellence, vibrant student life, and commitment to faith and service.
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ 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.
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ 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 ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ and our outstanding programs.
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The best way to experience the ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ 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.
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ 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, ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ’s athletic teams earned a 98% Graduation Success Rate (GSR) by the NCAA.
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Awards Recognize Lasting Contributions of Thielman, Belski, Poleshek
Faculty and staff excellence were honored with the annual Woolley, Buchanan and Nunnelly awards.
President Taylor touts 'courage' at ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ's 184th opening convocation
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ's fifth-year president encouraged students and faculty to face the year with courage, trust in God’s support and filter external voices that peddle fear.
University Grows Global Footprint with Costa Rica Study Center: Finca de ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ
Expanding ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØâ€™s global footprint while creating an immersive work-and-serve opportunity, the university purchased a new international academic center in Costa Rica.