Bishop State Community College
Bishop State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Mobile, AL. It offers 61 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 4,001 students attended Bishop State Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 64 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 115 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 185 (full-time) and 169 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Bishop State Community College is 36% and transfer-out rate is 30%. The retention rate is 55% at the school.
| Student Population | 4,001 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 36% |
| Number of Faculty | 179 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Bishop State Community College is $9,210
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
72% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,244 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $9,210 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,244 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Bishop State Community College offers 41 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, 393 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 25 | 0 | 296 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 16 | 0 | 97 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 393 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Bishop State Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 393 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 296 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 97 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 4,001 students have enrolled into Bishop State Community College. By gender, 1,468 male and 2,533 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,038 White (25.94%), 2,385 Black/African American (59.61%), 135 Hispanic (3.37%), 102 Asian (2.55%), and 473 students with other races. 78 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,001 | 1,468 | 2,533 |
| American Indian/Native American | 37 | 15 | 22 |
| Asian | 102 | 41 | 61 |
| Black/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 More | 218 | 94 | 124 |
| Un-Known | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Non-resident Alien | 78 | 35 | 43 |
Directory Information
- 351 North Broad Street, Mobile, AL
- 251-405-7000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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