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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 . It is the college ’ s mission to provide students with open access to a quality and affordable education that equips them with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully enter the workforce and thrive .
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 , lineworker training , truck driving , automotive technology , barbering and hairstyling , academic transfers , and so much more !
Cost of Attendance :
In-State Tuition & Fees : $ 4,860 / year ($ 162 per credit hour ) Room & Board : $ 9,720 / year ($ 324 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 the $ 21 million Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center and the Center for Nursing and Health Sciences on the Main campus is nearing completion . Classes in both buildings are expected to begin Fall 2022 .
• Students get job training directly from area businesses and industries thanks to partnerships the college has developed . This helps our students get jobs in high-wage and high-demand fields .
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