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Bishop State Community College

General Information

Name: Bishop State Community College
Address: 351 North Broad Street, Mobile, AL 36603-5898
Phone:

  • General information: (251) 690-6416
  • Financial aid office: (251) 690-6458
  • Admissions office: (251) 690-6402

Website: www.bishop.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-state$2,160$2,160$2,160
        Out-of-state$3,864$3,864$3,864
Books and supplies$1,204$1,204$1,204
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$4,080$4,080$4,080
        Other expenses$2,040$2,040$2,040
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$1,700$1,700$1,700

Total expenses   
In-state
        Off-campus$9,484$9,484$9,484
        Off-campus with family$5,064$5,064$5,064
Out-of-state
        Off-campus$11,188$11,188$11,188
        Off-campus with family$6,768$6,768$6,768

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 91%
  • Federal grants: 83%
  • State/local grants: 20%
  • Institutional grants: 3%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$3420
  • State/local grants:$2051
  • Institutional grants:$1855

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 4883
First-time student retention: 47%
Overall graduation rate: 20%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 49%
    • Part Time: 51%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 34%
    • Women: 66%

White non-hispanic: 33%
Black non-hispanic: 63%
Hispanic: 1%
Asian/pacific islander: 1%
American indian/alaska native: 1%
Other: 2%

Degrees offered

    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Associate
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General - Associate
    Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
  • Graphic Communications, Other - Associate, Certificate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General - Associate
    Construction Trades
  • Carpentry/Carpenter - Certificate
  • Electrician - Certificate
  • Mason/Masonry - Certificate
  • Plumbing Technology/Plumber - Certificate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General - Associate
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Instrumentation Technology/Technician - Associate
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Apparel and Textile Manufacture - Certificate
  • Child Care and Support Services Management - Associate, Certificate
  • Foodservice Systems Administration/Management - Associate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Associate
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Physical Therapist Assistant - Associate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • General Studies - Associate
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking - Certificate
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other - Associate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Barbering/Barber - Certificate
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General - Certificate
    Precision Production
  • Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright - Certificate
  • Tool and Die Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Certificate
    Transportation and Materials Moving
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation - Certificate


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