Bishop State Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Bishop State Community College is a public community college in Mobile, Alabama, enrolling about 2,437 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,397 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,340. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (68.2%) and White (20.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,340
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,397 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,437 48.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 35.96%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 100.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 33.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,431
- Room & Board: $16,182 annual estimate
Bishop State Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Bishop State Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Bishop State Community College?
Bishop State Community College is located in Mobile, AL (ZIP 36603-5898).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Bishop State Community College public or private?
Bishop State Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Bishop State Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,340 in-state, $9,210 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,397.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,157 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,788 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,621 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,229 |
| $110,001+ | $10,865 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,360.
How big is Bishop State Community College?
Total enrollment: 2,437 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 5,431 students.
About 48% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Bishop State Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 35.96%.
First-year retention: 55.0%.
What do graduates of Bishop State Community College earn?
Median earnings: $25,100 six years after entry; $29,916 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
39.41% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Bishop State Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (179 completions)
- General Studies (112 completions)
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician (85 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (57 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (46 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (30 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (29 completions)
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician (23 completions)
- Child Care and Support Services Management (19 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Bishop State Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 35.96%; median earnings $29,916 at 10 years; net price $5,397. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,340
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bishop State Community College was $5,340.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,397
2024 Value
In 2024 Bishop State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,397.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,588 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,397 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,360 4-Year In-State Tuition
$36,840 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$16,182 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$23,922 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$95,688 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Bishop State Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.41% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Bishop State Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Bishop State Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,200 | $7,530 | $5,145 |
| 2014 | $4,260 | $7,650 | $4,805 |
| 2015 | $4,320 | $7,770 | $5,870 |
| 2016 | $4,380 | $8,070 | $5,085 |
| 2017 | $4,440 | $8,010 | $5,071 |
| 2018 | $4,740 | $8,610 | $4,262 |
| 2019 | $4,740 | $8,610 | $4,976 |
| 2020 | $4,860 | $8,850 | $4,352 |
| 2021 | $4,860 | $8,550 | $3,163 |
| 2022 | $4,920 | $8,670 | $2,084 |
| 2023 | $5,280 | $9,090 | $4,176 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Bishop State Community College reported total enrollment of about 2,437 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 33% male and 67% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (68.2%), White (20.0%), and Two or More Races (4.5%). About 39.41% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
48.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Bishop State Community College in 2024 is 2,437 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,431 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
55.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 68.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
28.65% 100% Completion Time
35.96% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 28.65% of students graduating from Bishop State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 76% male / 24% female
- General Studies: 29% male / 71% female
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician: 76% male / 24% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Bishop State Community College.
Return on Investment
$29,916 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1285.77% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Bishop State Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 28 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 179 completions
2. General Studies: 112 completions
3. Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician: 85 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 57 completions
5. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 46 completions
6. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 30 completions
7. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 29 completions
8. Instrumentation Technology/Technician: 23 completions
9. Child Care and Support Services Management: 19 completions
Most popular programs at Bishop State Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Bishop State Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Bishop State Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 33.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,633
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,197
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Bishop State Community College is a public institution located in Mobile, AL, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, General Studies, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 2,437 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (68.2%), White (20.0%), Two or More Races (4.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 35.96%. Approximately 39.41% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Mobile, AL 36603-5898
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 35.96% graduation rate at Bishop State Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bishop State Community College located?
Bishop State Community College is located in Mobile, AL.
How much does Bishop State Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,340 and average net price is $5,397 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,182 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Bishop State Community College?
Bishop State Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,431 students, Black or African American (68.2%), White (20.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Bishop State Community College?
About 48.5% of students at Bishop State Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Bishop State Community College earn?
Median earnings are $25,100 six years after entry and $29,916 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Bishop State Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 36.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Bishop State Community College public or private?
Bishop State Community College is a public institution located in Mobile, AL.
Is Bishop State Community College an HBCU?
Yes. Bishop State Community College is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Bishop State Community College a tribal college?
No. Bishop State Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Bishop State Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Bishop State Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.5%).
Is Bishop State Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Bishop State Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Alabama college costs
- Alabama colleges by ROI
- Alabama trade schools profile
- Mobile, Alabama city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Alabama
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.