Bishop State Community College Alabama

HBCU community college in Mobile, Alabama serving 3,568 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

College statistics

Address:
351 North Broad Street
Mobile, AL
36603
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.bishop.edu/
HBCU:
Yes
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$3,870
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$7,740
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$3,870
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$7,740
Total Student Enrollment:
3,568
Endowment (End of Year):
$55,461,450
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bishop State Community College is a historically Black community college in Mobile, Alabama, offering liberal arts and sciences education in an urban setting. The college serves the Mobile region with open admission and a focus on accessible, affordable higher education rooted in the HBCU mission.

In-state tuition is $3,870 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $7,740. The college enrolls 3,568 students, making it a small to medium-sized community college. Total cost of attendance mirrors tuition figures, reflecting the college's lean operational model.

Bishop State functions primarily as a transfer pathway to four-year institutions, with many students completing their first two years before moving on. The college works best for students seeking an affordable entry point to higher education, those testing their academic readiness, and working adults balancing education with other responsibilities. For detailed program information, visit www.bishop.edu/.

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