Bishop State Community College
Bishop State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Mobile, AL. It offers 36 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1992 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 2,968 students attended Bishop State Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 59 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 79 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 170 (full-time) and 120 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Bishop State Community College is 22% and transfer-out rate is 19%. The retention rate is 61% at the school.
| Student Population | 2,968 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 22% |
| Number of Faculty | 138 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Bishop State Community College is $9,090
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plansprepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan.
75% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,341 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $9,090 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $6,341 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Bishop State Community College offers 21 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 359 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 10 | 0 | 244 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 11 | 0 | 115 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 359 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Bishop State Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 359 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 244 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 115 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 6 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 18 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 18 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 214 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 214 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Health and Wellness | ✕ | 0 |
| Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist | ✕ | 4 |
| Business | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 2 |
| Total | 244 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Graphic Communications (other) | ✕ | 0 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 14 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 6 |
| Barbering/Barber | ✕ | 8 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 11 |
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 15 completers |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 15 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 13 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 13 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 54 completers |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 54 |
| Total | 115 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 2,968 students have enrolled into Bishop State Community College. By gender, 1,040 male and 1,928 female students are attending the school.
There are 912 White (30.73%), 1,707 Black/African American (57.51%), 92 Hispanic (3.10%), 57 Asian (1.92%), and 288 students with other races. 24 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,968 | 1,040 | 1,928 |
| American Indian/Native American | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Asian | 57 | 24 | 33 |
| Black/African American | 1,707 | 505 | 1,202 |
| Hispanic | 92 | 36 | 56 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| White | 912 | 409 | 503 |
| Two More | 130 | 41 | 89 |
| Un-Known | 17 | 6 | 11 |
| Non-resident Alien | 24 | 5 | 19 |
Directory Information
- 351 North Broad Street, Mobile, AL
- 251-405-7000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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