Bishop State Community College

Bishop State Community College is a public, state school in an urban setting in Mobile, Alabama. Bishop State Community College was founded in 1965 and now enrolls around 2,176 students a year, including 2,176 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Bishop State Community College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Bishop State Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Bishop State Community College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Bishop State Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Bishop State Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Bishop State Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Bishop State Community College on the Student Life page.

2021 Bishop State Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
In-State Tuition	$3,870
Out-of-State	$7,740
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Bishop State Community College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a better sense of what Bishop State Community College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Bishop State Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Bishop State Community College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Bishop State Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. For each full-time student, Bishop State Community College spends about $6,471 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Bishop State Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Bishop State Community College. Based on this information, how does Bishop State Community College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Bishop State Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Bishop State Community College?

Bishop State Community College is located in the urban setting of Mobile, Alabama.

If you want to see Bishop State Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 65 to Mobile, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Mobile Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Bishop State Community College and Mobile are like without leaving home.

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