Bishop State Community College

351 North Broad Street
Mobile, AL 36603
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • 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 and technical colleges that serves the residents of Alabama.

School Highlights

Bishop State Community College serves 2,176 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,176 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,260
  • Out-state tuition: $7,650
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 75%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Bishop State Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 211 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bishop State Community College
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
211 staff
153 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Bishop State Community College has declined by 23% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Bishop State Community College diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,176 students
1,674 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
755 students
755 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,421 students
919 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
212 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
755 students
755 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
7 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,421 students
1,028 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
24 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
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% Asian
2%
1%
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% Hispanic
2%
4%
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% Black
67%
24%
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% White
25%
62%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
2%
1%
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% Unknown races
n/a
5%
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Diversity Score
0.49
0.55
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
26%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,500
$29,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,260 is less than the state average of $4,439. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,650 is more than the state average of $6,998. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,260
$4,439
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,650
$6,998
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
93%
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Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
81%
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SAT Reading
n/a
530
SAT Math
n/a
545
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
22

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Softball
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • The four campuses make Bishop State the most convenient college option in Mobile. All four campuses -- Main, Baker-Gaines Central, Carver and Southwest -- are located within the city limits. There are seven off-campus sites located in Mobile and Washington counties -- Alma Bryant, Baker, Citronelle, McIntosh, Theodore and Semmes. 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. Bishop State offers academic and institutional scholarships, athletic scholarships, Federal Pell grants, work study programs and other forms of financial assistance. Bishop State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on Colleges, the Alabama State Board of Education, the National League for Nursing, the Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education, the American Culinary Federation Education Institute Accrediting Commission, and the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bishop State Community College cost?
Bishop State Community College's tuition is approximately $4,260 for In-State students and $7,650 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Bishop State Community College?
The acceptance rate of Bishop State Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 81%.
What sports does Bishop State Community College offer?
Bishop State Community College offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Golf and Softball.
What is Bishop State Community College's ranking?
Bishop State Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,176 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,260
  • Out-state tuition: $7,650
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 75%
  • Source: Verified school update

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