Bishop State Community College
Bishop State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Mobile, AL. Bishop State Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Bishop State Community College is $5,340 for Alabama residents and $9,210 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 1.32% from last year at Bishop State CC.
- Total 4,001 students have enrolled in Bishop State CC and, of that, 612 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Bishop State CC offers 52 programs and 4 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Bishop State CC is 36% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Bishop State Community College is $5,340 for Alabama residents and $9,210 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 1.32% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Alabama Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,860 | $8,850 |
| 2022 | $4,860 | $8,550 |
| 2023 | $4,920 | $8,670 |
| 2024 | $5,280 | $9,090 |
| 2025 | $5,340 | $9,210 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Bishop State Community College offers 61 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Bishop State Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 20 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 16 | 0 |
| Total | 61 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 31 |
| Barbering/Barber | 17 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 15 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 10 |
| Electrician | 8 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 104 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 66 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 34 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 20 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 17 |
Student Population
Total 4,001 students have enrolled to Bishop State Community College. By gender, there are 1,468 male and 2,533 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.58 to 1.
Bishop State Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 612 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 37 | 15 | 22 |
| Asian | 102 | 41 | 61 |
| Black or African American | 2,385 | 708 | 1,677 |
| Hispanic | 135 | 51 | 84 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 1,038 | 519 | 519 |
| Two or More Races | 218 | 94 | 124 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 4,001 | 1,468 | 2,533 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Bishop State Community College is 36% and the transfer-out rate is 30%. The average financial aid amount is $4,244 and 72% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 36% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| Retention Rate | 55% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,244 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 64 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 185 |