Bishop State Community College is a state-supported, open-admission, urban community college located in Mobile, Alabama. The College consists of four city campuses, dedicated to serving the residents of Mobile and Washington counties in southwest Alabama. The College is part of the Alabama College System, the state-supported network of two-year community, junior, and technical colleges that serves the residents of Alabama.
Bishop State offers university transfer programs for students wanting to continue their education at a four-year school, or for those who seek to start careers right away, the College's one and two-year career programs can put students on the fast track to rewarding jobs. Bishop State instructors are in touch with labor-market trends and job requirements, so its students can be assured they will get the education they need for success.
The College has an open admission policy and considers students for admission throughout the year. Early application is always advisable.
Students can take courses leading to associate of arts and associate of science degrees. The associate in applied science degrees and certificates are also awarded in technical and occupational programs.
Bishop State offers high quality educational and support services in each of the College's six academic divisions: Education, Humanities, Natural Science and Mathematics, Business and Economics, Social Sciences, and the Health-Related Professions.
The Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development offers customized on-site or on-campus training for many local businesses, including chemical plants, paper industries, health care providers, ship builders and manufacturing industries. Training programs include employee skill upgrade, management skills training, small business development, entrepreneurial training, computer skills training, small business safety and health training, and geographic information technology.
The Division's distance learning capabilities include satellite downlink telecasts on all campuses and two-way video teleconferencing.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 2,160 | $ 3,864 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,130 | $ 4,260 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 570 | $ 570 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,516 | 84% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,881 | 17% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,938 | 4% | |
Any Aid: |
90% |
