BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
www.bishop.edu
About: Bishop State Community College is an open-admission,
urban community college located in Mobile, Alabama—the
home of Mardi Gras! The College consists of four city campuses
all dedicated to serving the residents of southwest Alabama. The
College is accredited by SACS-COC and is part of the Alabama
Community College System, the state-supported network of
two-year community, junior, and technical colleges.
Student/faculty ratio: 18:1
Academics: Bishop State is committed to providing students a
quality, affordable education that will prepare them for the next
chapter in their lives. With its associate degrees, certificates, and
workforce training programs, Bishop State is equipping its
students with the expertise and knowledge to excel in their
careers. Fields of study include nursing, physical therapist
assistant, culinary arts, graphic communications, process, and
maintenance technology, truck driving, automotive technology,
barbering and hairstyling, academic transfers, and so much more.
Cost of Attendance:
In-State Tuition & Fees: $4,800/year ($160 per credit hour)
Room and Board: $9,600/year ($320 per credit hour)
Campus Life: Bishop State operates four campuses in Mobile
County: Main, Southwest, Carver, and Central. Students can
easily get involved on campus in the many student groups,
organizations, honor societies, and professional organizations
available to discover the right organization for their development.
Scholarships and Financial Aid:
Percentage of students receiving financial aid: 85%
Scholarship Deadline: March 1
Cool Factors:
• Bishop State was established in 1927 as the Mobile Branch of
Alabama State College, now known as Alabama State University.
• Construction on a $21 million advanced manufacturing center
is now underway on the Main campus. A new health sciences
facility will also be added on campus.
• 90% of total degrees awarded in the 2017-2018 academic year
were in career, technical fields, and health-related fields.
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