- Bishop State Community College is a state-supported, open-admission, urban community college dedicated to serving the residents of Mobile and Washington counties in southwest Alabama. The College provides an accessible and affordable higher education through quality academic pathways, relevant career-focused training, and innovative technology that empowers individuals to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
School Highlights
Bishop State Community College serves 4,001 students (70% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is same as the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 4,001 students
- In-state tuition: $2,880
- Out-state tuition: $4,845
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 74%
- 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
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
211 staff
158 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Bishop State Community College has grown by 40% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Bishop State Community College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,001 students
2,683 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
2,801 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
1,200 students
1,814 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
422 students
422 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,001 students
869 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,829 students
2,077 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
30 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
60%
26%
% White
26%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
30%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,500
$29,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,880 is less than the state average of $4,077. The in-state tuition has declined by 40% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,845 is less than the state average of $7,002. The out-state tuition has declined by 45% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,880
$4,077
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,845
$7,002
Tuition Notes
$192 per credit hour - includes tuition and fees
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
88%
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
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Softball, Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
14 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Barbering and Hair Styling Association, CULINARY ARTS STUDENT ASSOCIATION, INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION, KAPPA BETA DELTA HONOR SOCIETY, NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY, PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY, PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA) CLUB, SIGMA KAPPA DELTA HONOR SOCIETY, STEM CLUB, STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA), THE COLLEGIATE 100, WILDCAT AMBASSADORS
Arts and Music Programs:
BISHOP STATE COLLEGE CHOIR, C.R.A.F.T. (Creative Renditions of Artistically Fueled Talents)
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Bishop State Community College is a state-supported, open-admission, urban community college dedicated to serving the residents of Mobile and Washington counties in southwest Alabama. The Collegeprovides an accessible and affordable higher education through quality academic pathways, relevant career-focused training, and innovative technology that empowers individuals to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
- The four campuses and sites - Downtown Campus, Carver site, Southwest site, and the truck driving site -make Bishop State the most convenient college option in Mobile.
- Bishop State offers programs in health sciences, career and technical education, academics, and workforce development.
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bishop State Community College cost?
Bishop State Community College's tuition is approximately $2,880 for In-State students and $4,845 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 88%.
What sports does Bishop State Community College offer?
Bishop State Community College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Bishop State Community College's ranking?
Bishop State Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Least expensive tuition and Diversity in US community colleges.
In what neighborhood is Bishop State Community College located?
Bishop State Community College is located in the Owens neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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